The Rutgers Linguistics Department invites applications from qualified candidates interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Linguistics. The Department does not admit students for a Master's degree.
Requirements
GRE scores are not taken into account when reviewing applications.
The School of Graduate Studies requires applicants to provide TOEFL/IELTS scores if their undergraduate education was completed in a non-English speaking country. Further details, and a list of exemptions, are provided here.
All applicants for graduate study at Rutgers must provide official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended, three letters of recommendation from people familiar with their work, a personal statement, and an application fee. Further details are available here.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to send a writing sample in support of their application. This could be a copy of a master's thesis, a term paper, a research report or even a challenging assignment report. A writing sample in a field related to linguistics would be acceptable if it demonstrates an ability to pursue serious scholarly inquiry.
Procedures
The application portal can be accessed at this link. Guidance on completing the application is available at the Rutgers Graduate Admissions Home Page. Please note that technical questions about the application portal, and requests for support, should be directed to Rutgers Graduate Admissions, which administers the application. They can be emailed
Deadlines
New students are only admitted in the Fall semester. The deadline for applications is January 1st for admission the following September.
Financial Aid
The department is committed to the financial support of its graduate students, and offers of admission normally include 5 years of support, assuming that the student remains in good academic standing. Financial support comes in the form of fellowships, teaching assistantships and graduate assistantships. For more information see financial support.
Graduate Student Living and Housing
The Department of Linguistics at Rutgers University is located in the city of New Brunswick. Graduate students are able to find housing with transportation to the university in a range of places, both within New Brunswick, and nearby. Many students and faculty live a short walk, bike, or drive across the Raritan River, in Highland Park. Rutgers is also in close proximity to major metropolitan cities such as New York City and Philadelphia, and a short drive or train ride from Princeton. For students with families, the university offers dedicated family housing.
Further Questions
The department is committed to the financial support of its graduate students, and offers of admission normally include 5 years of support, assuming that the student remains in good academic standing. Financial support comes in the form of fellowships, teaching assistantships and graduate assistantships. For more information see financial support.
Departmental contact info
Phone: 848-932-0477
FAX: 732-932-1370
Email: dept (at) linguistics.rutgers.edu
Please see our Contact Us page to contact the current Graduate Program Director
