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Explore Rutgers Day

Rutgers Day is set for Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., rain or shine, on the Busch Campus in Piscataway and the College Avenue and Cook/Douglass campuses in New Brunswick. Get ready for the ultimate celebration of everything Rutgers!

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Graduate and Professional Studies

Why Rutgers Graduate and Professional Studies?

Rutgers–New Brunswick is a top producer of graduate degrees in the state, and our graduates go on to make an impact in a wide range of disciplines. With over 200 graduate programs available, Rutgers has the resources and the prestige that few graduate programs can match.

#1
In the nation: African American History and Women’s History

U.S. News & World Report

13
Graduate programs ranked in top 10 nationally

U.S. News & World Report

$831.7M
In annual research and development expenditures

2023 data

Explore Graduate Programs

Attending graduate or professional school at Rutgers can bring many benefits. Whether you are advancing your career or exploring a research path, Rutgers graduate programs offer vast opportunities to study with well-known faculty and industry leaders at top-rated schools and state-of-the-art research facilities.

What kind of study are you looking for?

Degree Programs

What level of study are you looking for?

Non-Degree Programs
Certificate Programs

Small Classes, Personalized Experience

Enrollment is intentionally limited to keep programs small, so these close-knit academic departments and schools foster a personalized and supportive graduate experience. The ample research funding and prestigious programs attract top faculty who are able to develop close, collaborative relationships with students.

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Graduate Research

As a graduate student at Rutgers–New Brunswick, you'll receive the hands-on experience needed to delve deep into your career journey. Our research centers and institutes—New Jersey’s largest research network—generate innovations and new ways of thinking about the world.

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Graduate Grants and Fellowships

Internal and external grants, fellowships, scholarships, and departmental awards are just some of the ways graduate students find funding opportunities for research. Contact your academic department or school to explore options. Here’s a sampling of possibilities.

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