Doctor of Philososphy [PhD] (Psychology)
STEM Course
5 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$62,400 /Yr
Indian students at Princeton University can apply For 2026 Intake by 17th November 2025.
The Ph.D in Psychology at Princeton University program consists of the following modules:
Year 1: Core Coursework
| Semester | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | PSY 500 | Proseminar in Basic Problems in Psychology: Social Psychology |
| Fall | PSY 501 | Proseminar in Basic Problems in Psychology: Cognitive Psychology |
| Fall | PSY 503 | Foundations of Statistical Methods for Psychological Science |
| Fall | PSY 504 | Advanced Statistical Methods for Psychological Science |
| Spring | PSY 500 | Proseminar in Basic Problems in Psychology: Social Psychology |
| Spring | PSY 501 | Proseminar in Basic Problems in Psychology: Cognitive Psychology |
| Spring | PSY 503 | Foundations of Statistical Methods for Psychological Science |
| Spring | PSY 504 | Advanced Statistical Methods for Psychological Science |
Year 2: Continued Coursework and Research Development
| Semester | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | PSY 551 | Design and Interpretation of Social Psychological Research |
| Fall | PSY 543 | Research Seminar in Cognitive Psychology |
| Fall | PSY 591A | Responsible Conduct of Research |
| Spring | PSY 551 | Design and Interpretation of Social Psychological Research |
| Spring | PSY 543 | Research Seminar in Cognitive Psychology |
| Spring | PSY 591A | Responsible Conduct of Research |
Year 3: General Examination and Dissertation Proposal
| Semester | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | PSY 551 | Design and Interpretation of Social Psychological Research |
| Fall | PSY 543 | Research Seminar in Cognitive Psychology |
| Fall | PSY 591A | Responsible Conduct of Research |
| Spring | PSY 551 | Design and Interpretation of Social Psychological Research |
| Spring | PSY 543 | Research Seminar in Cognitive Psychology |
| Spring | PSY 591A | Responsible Conduct of Research |
Years 4 and 5: Dissertation Research and Final Examination
| Semester | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | PSY 551 | Design and Interpretation of Social Psychological Research |
| Fall | PSY 543 | Research Seminar in Cognitive Psychology |
| Fall | PSY 591A | Responsible Conduct of Research |
| Spring | PSY 551 | Design and Interpretation of Social Psychological Research |
| Spring | PSY 543 | Research Seminar in Cognitive Psychology |
| Spring | PSY 591A | Responsible Conduct of Research |
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Important Alert
- Application Deadline For 2025 Intake - Nov 17, 2025
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $62400 |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing | $15625 |
| Food | $10330 |
Important Dates
- Application Deadline For 2026 Intake is a tentative date.
- Fee Deposit for Fall Intake 2026 are tentative date.
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Fee Deposit for Spring Intake 2025 | |
| Application Deadline For 2025 Intake | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Fee Deposit for Fall Intake 2026 | Dec 25, 2025 |
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