Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 84 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting September 2027; Apply before Dec 2026
Overview
Northeastern University's Public Policy Doctoral Program stands as a beacon for those passionate about influencing policy outcomes and contributing to the betterment of society. Hosted by the esteemed university, the program provides a comprehensive understanding of public policy, allowing students to engage in cutting-edge research alongside accomplished faculty. The program's emphasis on policy analysis, implementation, and evaluation equips graduates to tackle complex challenges in various areas, from social justice to environmental sustainability. With state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative ethos, Northeastern empowers future policy experts to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of evidence-based policy solutions.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Explore policy analysis, implementation, and evaluation.
- Research Excellence: Engage in cutting-edge research projects in various policy domains.
- Expert Faculty: Learn from accomplished and renowned policy scholars.
- Collaborative Community: Foster connections with peers and professionals in the public policy arena.
- Advanced Facilities: Access state-of-the-art research resources for policy studies.
- Policy Advocacy and Implementation: Bridge academic knowledge with real-world applications in policy development.
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- Social Policy
- Environmental Policy
- Health Policy
- Urban and Regional Policy
- International Policy
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
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100
Other requirements
General requirements
- Possession of a Previously Earned Master’s Degree: Must be acceptable to the admissions committee.
- Certification by the Graduate Office: Verify academic credentials.
- Comprehensive Examination and/or Proposal Defense: Demonstrate proficiency through examination or defense.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 66,657 AUD / year (≈ 47,250 USD / year). International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
- Out-of-State: 66,657 AUD / year (≈ 47,250 USD / year)
- Domestic: 66,657 AUD / year (≈ 47,250 USD / year). Tuition fee for the domestic students.
- In-State: 66,657 AUD / year (≈ 47,250 USD / year)
Living costs
Boston, United States
2,201-4,569 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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