The School of Graduate Studies is dedicated to cutting-edge research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional development, offering more than 150 doctoral, master’s, and dual-degree programs.
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
12
Graduate programs ranked in top 10 nationally
U.S. News & World Report
$688M
In annual research and development expenditures
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 start-of-the-art research facilities. When applying for a graduate or professional program, you will find detailed information on the website of the school in which you are interested.
The university's academic health center trains health professionals and provides patient care through our Rutgers Health practice. RBHS offers a wide variety of advanced education through its eight schools that award hundreds of master's degrees and more than 600 doctoral degrees each year.
GSAPP provides the nation's highest quality doctoral education and clinical training in professional psychology. Study with distinguished, research-oriented faculty and gain the skills and experience you need to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families, and within organizations.
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.
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.
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.
