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Pardee RAND Graduate School is a selective, multidisciplinary graduate program with a focus on policy analysis and the ways it can shape our world. We boast a 2:1 faculty-student ratio, with professors coming from the ranks of RAND policy experts. And we are the only public policy graduate program backed by the brainpower and resources of a think tank.
We offer both a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) and Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Policy Analysis. Both degrees combine a rigorous curriculum with real-world training at a global policy research organization.
All Pardee RAND students work side-by-side with RAND experts as members of interdisciplinary research teams, creating a real impact on policy while earning their degree. Our students graduate with a deep analytic toolkit, knowing they are ready to tackle the hardest policy challenges—because they already have!
Degree Programs
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21 months to completion
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15 units of coursework
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150 days of work on interdisciplinary RAND projects
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5 years average time to completion
- 18 units of coursework
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2+ years of full-time research project experience
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Generous Funding
Pardee RAND offers generously funded degree programs.
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Ph.D. scholarships and research fellowships cover tuition and provide a living stipend
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M.Phil. research fellowships and scholarships substantially offset the cost of tuition.
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All students receive benefits that include health, dental, and vision insurance. Ph.D. students are also eligible for a parental leave stipend.
Admissions Criteria
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Bachelor’s degree. All majors and disciplines are welcome.
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Demonstrated strong quantitative skills. More competitive Ph.D. candidates will have an
advanced degree and/or quantitative experience.
Application Components
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Résumé or CV
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Essays describing your motivations to work in the field of policy analysis
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Three letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional references
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School transcripts
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GRE or GMAT scores optional; TOEFL or IELTS for some international students
Each application is comprehensively and holistically reviewed.
Application Deadline: January 9, 2024
Learn More!
To receive feedback on your candidacy prior to investing your time in the 2024 admissions process, please submit a pre-application. Note: the pre-application is for feedback only and is not evaluated in the formal application process.
Our virtual programming brings our community to you. Through interactive discussions, our faculty, alumni, and student ambassadors describe their experiences and share their perspectives on the program. Visit our Admissions Events page to see the full schedule — and sign up!
Visit our Student Life section and watch our short campus tour.
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