PhD

Clinical Psychology

Learn more about studying Clinical Psychology as an international student.

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Key facts

Program
Doctorate
Duration
3 years
Program
On campus
Pace
Full-time
Annual tuition fee
25,200USD
Start date
Jan, Aug, Sep
University ranking
Not ranked

Program overview

What Pace University says about their program:

Within a biopsychosocial framework, the PhD in Clinical Psychology (Health Care Emphasis) program prepares you for a bright future as a research scientist or clinician. Skills are gained in psychodiagnostic assessment, therapeutic intervention, prevention, and consultation in both mental health and medical settings. The integration of mind and body—of mental and physical health—across the lifespan, attendant to racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity, so pertinent to risk and healthcare disparities, are embedded features in the program’s curriculum and training.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

Official transcripts for all high school and post-high school institutions attended

Postgraduate academic requirements

Transcripts from every accredited college or university attended (not just the degree granting institution) must be sent either to Pace University, directly from the academic institution electronically or by mail, or forwarded by the applicant in sealed envelopes from the academic institution.

English proficiency

Undergraduate

IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
80
PTE Academic
54
Cambridge (CAE)
Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency score 176
Duolingo
115

Postgraduate

IELTS
6.5 | 7.5
TOEFL iBT
80 | 100
PTE Academic
54 | 68
Cambridge (CAE)
Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency score 176 | 191
Duolingo
115 | 130

English proficiency test requirements may vary depending on the program

English proficiency waivers

Proof of Citizenship from a country where English is the official language, i.e. Antigua, Australia, Bahamas, Barbuda, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Canada, Christmas Island, Cocos, Cooks Islands, Dominica, England, Eswatini, Fiji, Ghana, Grenada, Grenadines, Guam, Guyana, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jamaica, Keeling Island, Kiribati, Lesotho, Liberia, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Montserrat, N. Marianas, Nevis, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norfolk Island, Papua New Guinea, Scotland, Sierra Leone, South Africa, St. Christopher, St. Helena, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, United Kingdom, American Virgin Islands, Zambia.

Documents required

Undergraduate

Pace online application completed and signed
Official transcripts for all high school and post-high school institutions attended
All transcripts must be submitted in English, translated by the students accredited education institute or a professional translation company.
Proof of English language proficiency
SAT or ACT score (optional)
Personal statement
Two letters of recommendation

Postgraduate

Pace online application completed and signed
Official transcripts from every accredited college or university attended
All transcripts must be submitted in English, translated by the students accredited education institute or a professional translation company.
Proof of English language proficiency
Personal statement
Two letters of recommendation
Resume

Some programs have additional requirements

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Scholarships at Pace University

Merit Scholarships for International Freshmen
Official page
Pace University offers limited academic merit scholarships to incoming freshmen who are international students. No separate scholarship application is required: the standard application for admission also serves as the scholarship application, and any award is communicated in the student's acceptance packet. Awards are based on the applicant's academic record. Pace's International Students and Scholars office confirms this is open specifically to international undergraduates, distinguishing it from need-based aid (such as the Pace Grant) that is restricted to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Note that international students cannot apply for this merit support after they have already been admitted; it is only available during the initial admissions cycle.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Undergraduate tuition
US$51,382 per year
Postgraduate tuition
From US$20,700 to US$44,700 per year

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What is the cost of living near Pace University?

Category	Cost (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre	$4,166Range: $3,000 to $5,999
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre	$2,780Range: $2,000 to $3,800
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)	$229Range: $115 to $400
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)	$75Range: $50 to $100
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)	$68Range: $30 to $125
Monthly public transport pass	$140Range: $130 to $157
Monthly grocery basket	$258Range: $142 to $484
Coffee shop drink	$6Range: $4 to $8
Cinema or cultural event ticket	$23Range: $17 to $25
Gym membership	$130Range: $50 to $350

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Pace University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

USA student visa requirements