PhD in Management

University of Iowa (United States) · University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa 52242

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The University of Iowa is a public research university in Iowa City, Iowa. Founded in 1847, it is the oldest and the second-largest university in the state. The University of Iowa is organized into 12 colleges offering more than 200 areas of study and seven professional degrees.

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Institute

Tippie College of Business

Degree

PhD

Duration

5-6 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Management

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 21000

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 0

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 0

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

PTE

Duolingo

120

GMAT (Old)

700

IELTS

7 - 8

TOEFL

81 - 100

GMAT (FE)

645 - 655

GRE Total

328

Undergrad GPA

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Deadlines:

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Intake Deadline 1

15 Dec, 2025

(August-2026)

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Document Required:

Degree Certificate

Common Document

Degree Transcript

Common Document

Unofficial copies are sufficient for your application; if admitted, you'll need to submit official transcripts/records to the Office of Admissions.

Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

University Specific

We're interested in their assessment of your strengths, weaknesses, motivation, and ability to succeed. Please arrange for three letters of recommendation that can speak to your academic and research abilities.

Resume

Common Document

Your resume should be in Word or PDF format.

Statement of Purpose (SOP)

University Specific

Content and overall seriousness are considered. Please tell us why you want to complete a PhD in Management and why you think the Tippie College of Business is the best place for you. Recommended length is 1 to 2 pages.

Test Score Report

Common Document

1. IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/Duolingo 2. GRE/GMAT

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The next available intake for the PhD in Management program at the University of Iowa is in August 2026.
To apply for the PhD in Management at the University of Iowa, you need to submit a Degree Transcript, Resume, Statement of Purpose (SOP), Letter of Recommendation (LOR), Test Score Report, and Degree Certificate.
The English proficiency requirements for the PhD in Management program at the University of Iowa are a PTE score of 68 or higher, a Duolingo score of 120 or higher, an IELTS score of 7 or higher, or a TOEFL score of 81 or higher.
For the PhD in Management at the University of Iowa, the median GMAT (Old) score is 700, the average GMAT (FE) score is 645, and the median GRE Total score is 328.
The median undergraduate GPA for applicants to the PhD in Management program at the University of Iowa is 3.0.
To improve your application for the PhD in Management at the University of Iowa, ensure you have strong letters of recommendation, a well-crafted Statement of Purpose, and competitive test scores. Highlight relevant research experience and academic achievements.
After completing a PhD in Management from the University of Iowa, graduates can pursue careers in academia as professors or researchers, or take on leadership roles in business, consulting, or government organizations.

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