NYU Shanghai offers PhD study and research opportunities in collaboration with schools and programs across New York University, including the NYU Graduate School of Arts and Science (GSAS), NYU Tandon School of Engineering, and NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.
Because application procedures, admission requirements, program structures, and timelines vary by discipline, prospective applicants should review both the NYU Shanghai webpage for their intended PhD program and the admissions information provided by the corresponding NYU school or program.
NYU Shanghai offers PhD study and research opportunities across a range of disciplines. Please visit the NYU Shanghai PhD Programs page for the current list of programs, participating NYU schools and departments, supervising faculty, and program-specific information.
Applicants apply through the admissions system of the NYU school or program that administers the corresponding PhD. Depending on the program, applications may be submitted through NYU GSAS, NYU Tandon School of Engineering, or NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.
Applicants should first identify the PhD program that best aligns with their academic and research interests, then follow the application instructions and deadlines provided on the relevant NYU Shanghai PhD program page and the corresponding NYU school or program website.
The process varies by program. Where prompted in the application, applicants should indicate their interest in NYU Shanghai.
Applicants are also encouraged to describe their interest in conducting doctoral research at NYU Shanghai and, where appropriate, identify NYU Shanghai faculty members whose research aligns with their interests.
Applicants are encouraged to review the research interests of NYU Shanghai faculty and identify potential advisors whose work aligns with their own research interests.
Applicants may also contact prospective faculty advisors before applying to learn more about their research and potential advising opportunities. Prior contact with a faculty member, however, does not guarantee admission or an advising arrangement.
Applicants are subject to the admission requirements of the corresponding NYU PhD program.
Requirements related to academic preparation, transcripts, letters of recommendation, statements, English-language proficiency, standardized tests, and other application materials are determined by the NYU school or program administering the PhD.
Applicants should consult the official admissions website for their intended program for the most current requirements.
Testing requirements vary by program. Applicants should consult the admissions website of their intended PhD program for current requirements regarding English-language proficiency tests, the GRE or other standardized tests, and any additional application materials.
Application deadlines vary by program and admissions cycle. Applicants should consult the relevant NYU Shanghai PhD program page and the corresponding NYU school or program's admissions website for current deadlines.
Admissions procedures vary by program. Applicants interested in NYU Shanghai are reviewed according to the admissions procedures of the corresponding NYU PhD program.
For many programs, the review process involves faculty from both New York and Shanghai.
Upon successful completion of all degree requirements, students receive a PhD degree from New York University through the corresponding NYU PhD program.
Students typically spend portions of their doctoral studies in both New York and Shanghai. The sequence and duration of residence in each location vary by program and are determined by the academic and research requirements of the corresponding PhD program.
Applicants should consult the relevant NYU Shanghai PhD program page for program-specific information about residency and study arrangements.
Students complete the degree requirements established by their corresponding NYU PhD program. Depending on the program, these may include coursework, qualifying or comprehensive examinations, research milestones, annual progress reviews, dissertation requirements, and an oral defense.
The sequence and location in which specific requirements are completed may vary by program.
Possibly. Students who have completed relevant graduate-level coursework may be eligible for course waivers, substitutions, or other recognition of prior coursework, depending on the policies of the corresponding PhD program.
However, receiving course waivers does not necessarily shorten the time to degree by an equivalent amount. Completion of the PhD ultimately depends on fulfilling all program requirements and making satisfactory progress on doctoral research and the dissertation.
Students are supported through the NYU Shanghai Doctoral Fellowship.
The fellowship includes scholarship support covering NYU tuition and fees, an annual stipend, travel funds, and enrollment in an international health insurance plan.
Specific fellowship terms, amounts, duration, and any additional program-specific support will be outlined in the student's admission offer.
All applicants admitted to an NYU Shanghai PhD program are automatically considered for the NYU Shanghai Doctoral Fellowship. No separate fellowship application is required.
Students conduct their doctoral research under the supervision of participating NYU Shanghai faculty.
Applicants can find participating faculty members and their research areas on the individual NYU Shanghai PhD program pages. Advising arrangements and the process for selecting an advisor may vary by program.
Applicants should use the application portal and follow the instructions provided by the NYU school or program through which they applied.
Questions regarding missing materials, application status, or the application system should generally be directed to the admissions office responsible for the application.