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Kellogg PhD admissions

The first stop on your application journey starts here. Before you tell us your story, let us tell you about the admissions process to help you on your way.
PhD students at Kellogg having a discussion at the Global Hub.
PhD students at Kellogg having a discussion at the Global Hub.

Turn your passion into a lifetime of learning

A PhD from Kellogg provides you with a solid foundation within your discipline, exposes you to new ideas and equips you with the tools necessary to engage in research as you discover solutions to today’s most challenging problems.

As you explore the PhD program, get an understanding of the degree requirements, funding and the application process.

Application dates and deadlines

Please keep the following dates in mind as you prepare to apply.

  • Our application for Fall 2025 entry is closed
  • September 2025 is when we will begin accepting applications for Fall 2026 entry 

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Application Fee

A non-refundable $95 fee must be paid by credit or debit card within the online application. The application fee is $175 for those applicants participating in the dual application option with the Economics PhD program.

For those who wish to be considered for a fee waiver, please refer to the Northwestern Graduate School’s website.

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What we look for in a PhD candidate

Kellogg’s PhD program welcomes highly-motivated candidates dedicated to their field of study. The program is tailored to individual backgrounds, qualifications and research interests, with an annual class size of 20-25 students.

Our students are distinguished by a deep curiosity for learning and the desire to be inspired by new challenges. Our PhD programs are ideally suited for those with backgrounds in the social sciences, such as economics, political science, psychology and sociology, as well as those with interests as diverse as engineering, math or the natural sciences.

How to apply

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Where academic rigor meets real-world relevance

Our Evanston campus

Kellogg PhD candidates are based in the Global Hub, our flagship building on the shores of Lake Michigan in Evanston. PhD student offices are conveniently located alongside faculty within their academic departments to help foster collaboration and connections.

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Funding your PhD
All PhD students receive a financial aid package guaranteed for five years that includes a stipend, full tuition scholarship and payment of the annual health insurance fee. Incoming students also receive a moving allowance, a subsidy to purchase computer equipment and a budget for conference travel.
Uncover all our PhD Program has to offer
Join the world’s foremost thinkers and educators. With over 100 years at the forefront of business education and research, Kellogg is a premier institution for scholars looking to break ground on everything from knowledge creation to innovative discoveries. 
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Kellogg does not make decisions related to admissions, including but not limited to financial aid and scholarships, based upon any category protected by the law. Kellogg is committed to complying with all applicable laws. Kellogg believes different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds are critical to building a dynamic student body, and as such encourages all qualified applicants to apply.

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