Doctoral Program Admissions
Application to the PhD program requires admission to both UT Austin Graduate School and the School of Social Work. A single online application is needed.
Admission to the PhD program is competitive. We encourage early application.
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We welcome applications from all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religious affiliation, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, or ability. We consider these aspects during admission: human services motivation, academic potential, interpersonal effectiveness, capacity for sustained effort, and communication skills.
Before you apply
Let us help you decide if our doctoral program is the right fit for you:
- Browse the PhD Program pages on this website.
- Contact program faculty to express interest in working with them and to learn more about their work. See the list of faculty accepting students for Fall 2026 here.
- See facts and figures about School of Social Work doctoral students.
- Learn more about UT Austin by visiting the Graduate School pages.
- Visit Texas One Stop to find information about tuition rates, cost of attendance, financial aid and more.
- Visit the admissions page of the Graduate School to find specific application information for graduate students.
Requirements
Online Application
Deadlines
After you apply
Info Sessions