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Pardee RAND Graduate School welcomes exceptional students from diverse personal and academic backgrounds who are interested in policy and the way it can change our world.
We are backed by the brainpower and resources of the RAND Corporation, a global nonprofit research institution that helps improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis.
Our 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
- 19.5 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 Ph.D. and M.Phil. programs.
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Ph.D. scholarships cover tuition for up to two years and research fellowships cover tuition for the remaining years and provide a living stipend—so students who meet work targets can graduate debt-free!
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M.Phil. research fellowships and scholarships help to 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.
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A student housing community is available in nearby West Los Angeles.
Admissions Requirements
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Have completed a bachelor’s degree. An advanced degree and/or work experience is desired for the Ph.D.
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Demonstrate strong quantitative skills. All majors welcome.
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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GRE or GMAT scores (optional); TOEFL or IELTS for some international students
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School transcripts
Each application is comprehensively and holistically reviewed.
Application Deadline: January 5, 2023
Learn More!
To receive feedback on your candidacy prior to investing your time in the 2023 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 special 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 page and watch our short campus tour.
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