Public Affairs, PhD

Program Information

School: School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences

Program: Public Affairs

Test Score Required: A GRE Verbal score of 156 and GRE Quantitative score of 146 are advisable based on our experience with student success in the program.
Mail Graduate Record Examination (GRE) official scores to UT Dallas Office of Enrollment Services.

Catalog Page: PhD

Letters of Recommendation: 3

Completed Request for Recommendation (Requires Adobe Reader) forms from individuals able to judge your probable success in graduate school. Letters of recommendation may be sent directly to the program.

Resume: no

Admissions Essay: yes

A brief narrative outlining your academic interest and meeting the following criteria:

• Include any current or long-range interests in research, teaching or other professional objectives.
• Please describe any publications or other evidence of scholarly endeavor you have achieved.
• List academic and professional organizations in which you are active and any fellowships, scholarships, or other honors you have received.

The Admissions Essay may be sent directly to the program or submitted online.

Deadlines: Admission to the Public Affairs doctoral program is limited to the Fall semester of each academic year. Applicants for each Fall cohort must submit all materials by the preceding March 1.