PhD Apply
PhD Apply
PhD Apply
How to apply
The application requirements below are specific to each Khoury College PhD program. If you have questions, please contact the graduate program administration.
GRE not required
PhD applicants may apply with or without GRE test results. Northeastern’s test-optional policy includes graduate students applying for Khoury PhD programs; these students will not be required by the university to supply GRE test results, although they may include unofficial copies of GRE scores voluntarily.
Transcript requirements
Transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary education institutions (AKA after high school) are required. For applicants who have graduated from any post-secondary education program(s), degree certificate(s) are also required. If transcript(s) and/or degree certificate(s) are issued in a language other than English, an English translation must accompany the native language documents. An English translation only will not be deemed sufficient. For applicants who are pursuing or have completed a four-year undergraduate degree program, a minimum of six semesters of courses, grades and credits must be reflected in uploaded documentation (for three-year undergraduate degree programs, a minimum of four semesters must be present).
For applicants who have obtained credentials from India, semester mark sheets and degree certificate(s)/provisional certificate(s) are required in addition to the consolidated transcript. If semester mark sheets are unavailable, an official communication on institutional letterhead must accompany the consolidated transcript indicating any retakes/backlogs associated with the program.
For applicants who have obtained credentials from China, the degree certificate and graduation certificate are required.
Also include the reverse side of the transcript(s) when uploading your documentation; specifically any grading scale information, legend, or university instructions included on the reverse side of the transcript(s) should also be included in the scanned copy.
A note about english proficiency tests
An English language test score is required to apply to a PhD program. The minimum scores from accepted tests are below.
TOEFL = 100 or IELTS = 7.5
We will not super-score the IELTS or TOEFL.
**An exception can be made to the TOEFL/IELTS requirement if the student has received a Bachelor’s degree or PhD in a country where English is an official language. We do not accept master’s degrees as TOEFL/IELTS waivers.
Application and enrollment deposit fees
The application fee for Khoury PhD programs is $100. The enrollment deposit fee is $100, which can be paid toward student fees.
How to apply
The application requirements below are specific to each Khoury College PhD program. If you have questions, please contact the graduate program administration.
GRE not required
PhD applicants may apply with or without GRE test results. Northeastern’s test-optional policy includes graduate students applying for Khoury PhD programs; these students will not be required by the university to supply GRE test results, although they may include unofficial copies of GRE scores voluntarily.
Transcript requirements
Transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary education institutions (AKA after high school) are required. For applicants who have graduated from any post-secondary education program(s), degree certificate(s) are also required. If transcript(s) and/or degree certificate(s) are issued in a language other than English, an English translation must accompany the native language documents. An English translation only will not be deemed sufficient. For applicants who are pursuing or have completed a four-year undergraduate degree program, a minimum of six semesters of courses, grades and credits must be reflected in uploaded documentation (for three-year undergraduate degree programs, a minimum of four semesters must be present).
For applicants who have obtained credentials from India, semester mark sheets and degree certificate(s)/provisional certificate(s) are required in addition to the consolidated transcript. If semester mark sheets are unavailable, an official communication on institutional letterhead must accompany the consolidated transcript indicating any retakes/backlogs associated with the program.
For applicants who have obtained credentials from China, the degree certificate and graduation certificate are required.
Also include the reverse side of the transcript(s) when uploading your documentation; specifically any grading scale information, legend, or university instructions included on the reverse side of the transcript(s) should also be included in the scanned copy.
A note about english proficiency tests
An English language test score is required to apply to a PhD program. The minimum scores from accepted tests are below.
TOEFL = 100 or IELTS = 7.5
We will not super-score the IELTS or TOEFL.
**An exception can be made to the TOEFL/IELTS requirement if the student has received a Bachelor’s degree or PhD in a country where English is an official language. We do not accept master’s degrees as TOEFL/IELTS waivers.
Application and enrollment deposit fees
The application fee for Khoury PhD programs is $100. The enrollment deposit fee is $100, which can be paid toward student fees.
How to apply
The application requirements below are specific to each Khoury College PhD program. If you have questions, please contact the graduate program administration.
GRE not required
PhD applicants may apply with or without GRE test results. Northeastern’s test-optional policy includes graduate students applying for Khoury PhD programs; these students will not be required by the university to supply GRE test results, although they may include unofficial copies of GRE scores voluntarily.
Transcript requirements
Transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary education institutions (AKA after high school) are required. For applicants who have graduated from any post-secondary education program(s), degree certificate(s) are also required. If transcript(s) and/or degree certificate(s) are issued in a language other than English, an English translation must accompany the native language documents. An English translation only will not be deemed sufficient. For applicants who are pursuing or have completed a four-year undergraduate degree program, a minimum of six semesters of courses, grades and credits must be reflected in uploaded documentation (for three-year undergraduate degree programs, a minimum of four semesters must be present).
For applicants who have obtained credentials from India, semester mark sheets and degree certificate(s)/provisional certificate(s) are required in addition to the consolidated transcript. If semester mark sheets are unavailable, an official communication on institutional letterhead must accompany the consolidated transcript indicating any retakes/backlogs associated with the program.
For applicants who have obtained credentials from China, the degree certificate and graduation certificate are required.
Also include the reverse side of the transcript(s) when uploading your documentation; specifically any grading scale information, legend, or university instructions included on the reverse side of the transcript(s) should also be included in the scanned copy.
A note about english proficiency tests
An English language test score is required to apply to a PhD program. The minimum scores from accepted tests are below.
TOEFL = 100 or IELTS = 7.5
We will not super-score the IELTS or TOEFL.
**An exception can be made to the TOEFL/IELTS requirement if the student has received a Bachelor’s degree or PhD in a country where English is an official language. We do not accept master’s degrees as TOEFL/IELTS waivers.
Application and enrollment deposit fees
The application fee for Khoury PhD programs is $100. The enrollment deposit fee is $100, which can be paid toward student fees.
How to apply
The application requirements below are specific to each Khoury College PhD program. If you have questions, please contact the graduate program administration.
GRE not required
PhD applicants may apply with or without GRE test results. Northeastern’s test-optional policy includes graduate students applying for Khoury PhD programs; these students will not be required by the university to supply GRE test results, although they may include unofficial copies of GRE scores voluntarily.
Transcript requirements
Transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary education institutions (AKA after high school) are required. For applicants who have graduated from any post-secondary education program(s), degree certificate(s) are also required. If transcript(s) and/or degree certificate(s) are issued in a language other than English, an English translation must accompany the native language documents. An English translation only will not be deemed sufficient. For applicants who are pursuing or have completed a four-year undergraduate degree program, a minimum of six semesters of courses, grades and credits must be reflected in uploaded documentation (for three-year undergraduate degree programs, a minimum of four semesters must be present).
For applicants who have obtained credentials from India, semester mark sheets and degree certificate(s)/provisional certificate(s) are required in addition to the consolidated transcript. If semester mark sheets are unavailable, an official communication on institutional letterhead must accompany the consolidated transcript indicating any retakes/backlogs associated with the program.
For applicants who have obtained credentials from China, the degree certificate and graduation certificate are required.
Also include the reverse side of the transcript(s) when uploading your documentation; specifically any grading scale information, legend, or university instructions included on the reverse side of the transcript(s) should also be included in the scanned copy.
A note about english proficiency tests
An English language test score is required to apply to a PhD program. The minimum scores from accepted tests are below.
TOEFL = 100 or IELTS = 7.5
We will not super-score the IELTS or TOEFL.
**An exception can be made to the TOEFL/IELTS requirement if the student has received a Bachelor’s degree or PhD in a country where English is an official language. We do not accept master’s degrees as TOEFL/IELTS waivers.
Application and enrollment deposit fees
The application fee for Khoury PhD programs is $100. The enrollment deposit fee is $100, which can be paid toward student fees.
PhD in Computer Science or Cybersecurity
To apply for admission to the computer science or cybersecurity PhD programs, you must submit an online application that includes:
- PDF or scanned copies of unofficial undergraduate/graduate transcripts (you can submit official transcripts from colleges/universities attended after you have been admitted to a particular program and submit your enrollment)
- Statement of purpose that includes career goals and expected outcomes/benefits from the program
- Recent professional resume listing detailed position responsibilities
- Three confidential letters of recommendation
- PDF or scanned copies of unofficial language examination scores from international students only (you will need to submit official scores after you have been admitted to a particular program and submit your enrollment)
If you are admitted, please send official scores directly from ETS with the appropriate codes.
- Institutional Code: 3679
- TOEFL Department Code: 78
An admissions committee consisting of computer science/cybersecurity faculty members evaluates all applications for admission to each program.
For fall semester admission, your application is due December 15. There is no spring enrollment.
PhD in Computer Science or Cybersecurity
To apply for admission to the computer science or cybersecurity PhD programs, you must submit an online application that includes:
- PDF or scanned copies of unofficial undergraduate/graduate transcripts (you can submit official transcripts from colleges/universities attended after you have been admitted to a particular program and submit your enrollment)
- Statement of purpose that includes career goals and expected outcomes/benefits from the program
- Recent professional resume listing detailed position responsibilities
- Three confidential letters of recommendation
- PDF or scanned copies of unofficial language examination scores from international students only (you will need to submit official scores after you have been admitted to a particular program and submit your enrollment)
If you are admitted, please send official scores directly from ETS with the appropriate codes.
- Institutional Code: 3679
- TOEFL Department Code: 78
An admissions committee consisting of computer science/cybersecurity faculty members evaluates all applications for admission to each program.
For fall semester admission, your application is due December 15. There is no spring enrollment.
PhD in Computer Science or Cybersecurity
To apply for admission to the computer science or cybersecurity PhD programs, you must submit an online application that includes:
- PDF or scanned copies of unofficial undergraduate/graduate transcripts (you can submit official transcripts from colleges/universities attended after you have been admitted to a particular program and submit your enrollment)
- Statement of purpose that includes career goals and expected outcomes/benefits from the program
- Recent professional resume listing detailed position responsibilities
- Three confidential letters of recommendation
- PDF or scanned copies of unofficial language examination scores from international students only (you will need to submit official scores after you have been admitted to a particular program and submit your enrollment)
If you are admitted, please send official scores directly from ETS with the appropriate codes.
- Institutional Code: 3679
- TOEFL Department Code: 78
An admissions committee consisting of computer science/cybersecurity faculty members evaluates all applications for admission to each program.
For fall semester admission, your application is due December 15. There is no spring enrollment.
PhD in Computer Science or Cybersecurity
To apply for admission to the computer science or cybersecurity PhD programs, you must submit an online application that includes:
- PDF or scanned copies of unofficial undergraduate/graduate transcripts (you can submit official transcripts from colleges/universities attended after you have been admitted to a particular program and submit your enrollment)
- Statement of purpose that includes career goals and expected outcomes/benefits from the program
- Recent professional resume listing detailed position responsibilities
- Three confidential letters of recommendation
- PDF or scanned copies of unofficial language examination scores from international students only (you will need to submit official scores after you have been admitted to a particular program and submit your enrollment)
If you are admitted, please send official scores directly from ETS with the appropriate codes.
- Institutional Code: 3679
- TOEFL Department Code: 78
An admissions committee consisting of computer science/cybersecurity faculty members evaluates all applications for admission to each program.
For fall semester admission, your application is due December 15. There is no spring enrollment.
PhD in Personal Health Informatics
To apply for admission to the personal health informatics PhD program, you must submit an online application that includes:
- PDF or scanned copies of unofficial undergraduate/graduate transcripts (you can submit official transcripts from colleges/universities attended after you have been admitted to a particular program and submit your enrollment)
- Research statement (see below)
- Three confidential letters of recommendation
- PDF or scanned copies of unofficial language examination scores from international students only (you will need to submit official scores after you have been admitted to a particular program and submit your enrollment)
A research statement should describe your background, experience, and interest in graduate school and research. It should also include:
- Why you wish to pursue a degree in personal health informatics versus another field
- Your technical experience, strengths, and areas that will need improvement
- Your previous work in health and wellness and how you anticipate that experience impacting your work at Northeastern
- Evidence of prior research experience
If you are admitted, please send your TOEFL score to Bouvé College of Health Sciences. For official scores to be sent via ApplyYourself, use the code 3629.
An admissions committee consisting of personal health informatics faculty members evaluates all applications for admission to the program.
For fall semester admission, applications are due December 15. Applications received by this deadline will be reviewed first and are most likely to receive funded offers, but strong applications received after this date will be considered.
PhD in Personal Health Informatics
To apply for admission to the personal health informatics PhD program, you must submit an online application that includes:
- PDF or scanned copies of unofficial undergraduate/graduate transcripts (you can submit official transcripts from colleges/universities attended after you have been admitted to a particular program and submit your enrollment)
- Research statement (see below)
- Three confidential letters of recommendation
- PDF or scanned copies of unofficial language examination scores from international students only (you will need to submit official scores after you have been admitted to a particular program and submit your enrollment)
A research statement should describe your background, experience, and interest in graduate school and research. It should also include:
- Why you wish to pursue a degree in personal health informatics versus another field
- Your technical experience, strengths, and areas that will need improvement
- Your previous work in health and wellness and how you anticipate that experience impacting your work at Northeastern
- Evidence of prior research experience
If you are admitted, please send your TOEFL score to Bouvé College of Health Sciences. For official scores to be sent via ApplyYourself, use the code 3629.
An admissions committee consisting of personal health informatics faculty members evaluates all applications for admission to the program.
For fall semester admission, applications are due December 15. Applications received by this deadline will be reviewed first and are most likely to receive funded offers, but strong applications received after this date will be considered.
PhD in Personal Health Informatics
To apply for admission to the personal health informatics PhD program, you must submit an online application that includes:
- PDF or scanned copies of unofficial undergraduate/graduate transcripts (you can submit official transcripts from colleges/universities attended after you have been admitted to a particular program and submit your enrollment)
- Research statement (see below)
- Three confidential letters of recommendation
- PDF or scanned copies of unofficial language examination scores from international students only (you will need to submit official scores after you have been admitted to a particular program and submit your enrollment)
A research statement should describe your background, experience, and interest in graduate school and research. It should also include:
- Why you wish to pursue a degree in personal health informatics versus another field
- Your technical experience, strengths, and areas that will need improvement
- Your previous work in health and wellness and how you anticipate that experience impacting your work at Northeastern
- Evidence of prior research experience
If you are admitted, please send your TOEFL score to Bouvé College of Health Sciences. For official scores to be sent via ApplyYourself, use the code 3629.
An admissions committee consisting of personal health informatics faculty members evaluates all applications for admission to the program.
For fall semester admission, applications are due December 15. Applications received by this deadline will be reviewed first and are most likely to receive funded offers, but strong applications received after this date will be considered.
PhD in Personal Health Informatics
To apply for admission to the personal health informatics PhD program, you must submit an online application that includes:
- PDF or scanned copies of unofficial undergraduate/graduate transcripts (you can submit official transcripts from colleges/universities attended after you have been admitted to a particular program and submit your enrollment)
- Research statement (see below)
- Three confidential letters of recommendation
- PDF or scanned copies of unofficial language examination scores from international students only (you will need to submit official scores after you have been admitted to a particular program and submit your enrollment)
A research statement should describe your background, experience, and interest in graduate school and research. It should also include:
- Why you wish to pursue a degree in personal health informatics versus another field
- Your technical experience, strengths, and areas that will need improvement
- Your previous work in health and wellness and how you anticipate that experience impacting your work at Northeastern
- Evidence of prior research experience
If you are admitted, please send your TOEFL score to Bouvé College of Health Sciences. For official scores to be sent via ApplyYourself, use the code 3629.
An admissions committee consisting of personal health informatics faculty members evaluates all applications for admission to the program.
For fall semester admission, applications are due December 15. Applications received by this deadline will be reviewed first and are most likely to receive funded offers, but strong applications received after this date will be considered.
PhD in Network Science
To apply for admission to the network science PhD program, you must submit an online application that includes:
- PDF or scanned copies of unofficial undergraduate/graduate transcripts (you can submit official transcripts from colleges/universities attended after you have been admitted to a particular program and submit your enrollment)
- Statement of purpose that includes career goals and expected outcomes/benefits from the program
- Three confidential letters of recommendation
- PDF or scanned copies of unofficial language examination scores from international students only (you will need to submit official scores after you have been admitted to a particular program and submit your enrollment)
An admissions committee consisting of network science faculty members evaluates all applications for admission to the program.
The application deadline is December 15. Applications should be submitted through the SLATE application portal. More information can be found on the Network Science Institute website.
PhD in Network Science
To apply for admission to the network science PhD program, you must submit an online application that includes:
- PDF or scanned copies of unofficial undergraduate/graduate transcripts (you can submit official transcripts from colleges/universities attended after you have been admitted to a particular program and submit your enrollment)
- Statement of purpose that includes career goals and expected outcomes/benefits from the program
- Three confidential letters of recommendation
- PDF or scanned copies of unofficial language examination scores from international students only (you will need to submit official scores after you have been admitted to a particular program and submit your enrollment)
An admissions committee consisting of network science faculty members evaluates all applications for admission to the program.
The application deadline is December 15. Applications should be submitted through the SLATE application portal. More information can be found on the Network Science Institute website.
PhD in Network Science
To apply for admission to the network science PhD program, you must submit an online application that includes:
- PDF or scanned copies of unofficial undergraduate/graduate transcripts (you can submit official transcripts from colleges/universities attended after you have been admitted to a particular program and submit your enrollment)
- Statement of purpose that includes career goals and expected outcomes/benefits from the program
- Three confidential letters of recommendation
- PDF or scanned copies of unofficial language examination scores from international students only (you will need to submit official scores after you have been admitted to a particular program and submit your enrollment)
An admissions committee consisting of network science faculty members evaluates all applications for admission to the program.
The application deadline is December 15. Applications should be submitted through the SLATE application portal. More information can be found on the Network Science Institute website.
PhD in Network Science
To apply for admission to the network science PhD program, you must submit an online application that includes:
- PDF or scanned copies of unofficial undergraduate/graduate transcripts (you can submit official transcripts from colleges/universities attended after you have been admitted to a particular program and submit your enrollment)
- Statement of purpose that includes career goals and expected outcomes/benefits from the program
- Three confidential letters of recommendation
- PDF or scanned copies of unofficial language examination scores from international students only (you will need to submit official scores after you have been admitted to a particular program and submit your enrollment)
An admissions committee consisting of network science faculty members evaluates all applications for admission to the program.
The application deadline is December 15. Applications should be submitted through the SLATE application portal. More information can be found on the Network Science Institute website.
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Khoury Social
Contact Khoury
440 Huntington Avenue, 202 West Village H
Boston, MA 02115
617.373.2462
TTY: 617.373.3768
Khoury Social
Contact Khoury
440 Huntington Avenue, 202 West Village H
Boston, MA 02115
617.373.2462
TTY: 617.373.3768
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