TufEconomics and Public Policy (Neubauer Family Program)Tufts University

Program Info

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

Historical admission data is not published.

Personal statement

Maximum five pages (2,500 words) unless a program-specific prompt is listed.

CV or resume

Writing sample

Required writing sample for this doctoral program.

Recommendation letters x 3

Official transcript(s)

From all institutions attended.

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Joint program of Economics and The Fletcher School. Doctoral students receive five years of funding contingent on satisfactory performance (Neubauer Family Foundation support).
IELTS: 6.5 overall; Generally advised ASE minimum if English proficiency required; programs may set higher thresholds.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall | Old scale: 90 overall; Generally advised ASE minimum for tests on the new 1–6 scale; programs may set higher thresholds.; Generally advised ASE minimum if English proficiency required; programs may set higher thresholds.
GRE: Optional; GRE General Test scores are not required.