OhiDoctor of Philosophy in Public Policy and ManagementThe Ohio State University · Columbus, Ohio, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Dec 1, 2026).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Personal statement

Summarize preparation, career goals, and primary research interests as they relate to the Ph.D. program.

CV or resume

Include work, volunteer activities, honors, publications, and significant activities.

Recommendation letters x 3

Preferably from faculty or researchers assessing doctoral potential.

Transcript(s)

All prior academic work.

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Ohio State Graduate School minimum.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.0 overall | Old scale: 100 overall; Glenn Ph.D. page: 100 or above on the TOEFL (or equivalent on another accepted exam).
GRE: Required (no minimum published); GRE required; no minimum score thresholds. Holistic review.

Historical admission data is not published.