Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Resting at the core of Brandeis' doctoral programs is the philosophy of mentorship. Small classes give you the opportunity to work closely with a distinguished senior scholar. The quality of our PhD programs below ensures that you will complete your program with a full command of your field and an appreciation for originality and innovation in your research. We invite you to learn more.

Creative Arts

• Music: Composition and Theory (On Hiatus)

• Music: Musicology (On Hiatus)

Division of Humanities

• English

• Near Eastern and Judaic Studies

Division of Science

• Biochemistry and Biophysics

• Chemistry

• Computer Science

• Mathematics

• Molecular and Cell Biology

• Neuroscience

• Physics

• Psychology

Division of Social Sciences

• Anthropology

• History

• Politics (On Hiatus)

• Sociology

• Sociology and Social Policy (Joint PhD program, current first-year doctoral students in either Brandeis' Sociology or Social Policy program are eligible to apply)

Interdisciplinary PhD Fellowships

For students interested in the study of Israel:

• The Schusterman Center Doctoral Fellowship