Students from around the world are encouraged to apply for graduate admission to Princeton. More than 40 percent of Graduate School students are citizens of other countries. The application to a master’s or Ph.D. program is the same for U.S. citizens, permanent residents or international applicants. More information about graduate admission is available on the Graduate School website.

Admission Process

Graduate admission decisions at Princeton are made by faculty in your proposed field of study. The Graduate School coordinates the admission process and establishes minimum requirements for admission. You can learn more about the application process on the Graduate School website.

English Language Tests

Graduate students must demonstrate a level of oral proficiency in the English language sufficient to participate successfully in all the activities that comprise a graduate education, including classwork, research, presentations, project teamwork and the teaching of undergraduates. You can learn more about the Graduate School’s English Language Proficiency Policy and get answers to your questions about English language testing for graduate admission.

Costs and Funding

Princeton guarantees funding for its regularly enrolled, degree-seeking Ph.D. candidates for all years of regular program enrollment, contingent upon satisfactory academic performance. The funding for master’s candidates varies by department.