📖Introduction

Fairfield University, renowned for its dedication to academic excellence, ethical values, and a strong commitment to social justice, Fairfield offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various fields.

At Fairfield University, the integration of a Jesuit education with academic pursuits is central to its mission. The university's emphasis on critical thinking, ethical leadership, and community engagement creates a dynamic learning environment that prepares students to navigate complex challenges in their future careers. With a dedicated faculty and a vibrant campus culture, Fairfield fosters an atmosphere where students can excel academically and personally. Through its commitment to academic rigor, values-driven education, and a dedication to making a positive impact on the world, Fairfield University prepares graduates to become ethical leaders who contribute to their communities and the broader society while upholding the Jesuit values of cura personalis (care for the whole person) and a commitment to the greater good.

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📚About the Program

Fairfield University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) is a clinically focused doctoral degree. The PMHNP is the only advanced practice specialty that prepares nurses to assess, diagnose and treat acute and chronic psychiatric disorders in children, adolescents, adults and the elderly. Students develop competency in leading therapeutic groups, crisis and case management, prescribing psychotropic medications and conducting psychotherapy. This program is designed to meet the national competencies for PMHNP set forth by the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF). Students learn to evaluate and apply existing evidence to improve practice outcomes. Taught as a cohort program, students are educated in the fundamental skills necessary to make a difference in healthcare: population-level healthcare, organizational systems, leadership, business management, clinical scholarship, information technology, and policy-making. With this knowledge, DNP PMHNP graduates are prepared for leadership roles in a variety of settings some of which include academia, inpatient psychiatry, psychiatric emergency rooms, outpatient community health centers, integrated behavioral health, home care, substance abuse, skilled and extended care nursing facilities, juvenile and criminal justice, emergency or crisis, intensive outpatient programs, partial hospitals, federal facilities, and private practice. The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Program at Fairfield University Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). This program was the first PMHNP program in Connecticut and one of the first in the U.S. Show less
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🏫About Fairfield University

Fairfield University's unique strength lies in its integration of Jesuit principles with education. The university's strong emphasis on critical thinking, ethical leadership, and social responsibility creates a dynamic learning environment that prepares students to excel in their chosen fields while contributing positively to society. With a dedicated faculty, a vibrant campus culture, and a focus on community engagement, Fairfield equips graduates with the knowledge and values needed to make a meaningful impact in their careers and communities. Through its dedication to academic rigor, values-driven education, and a commitment to social justice, Fairfield University prepares graduates to become compassionate leaders who embody the Jesuit ideals of men and women for others, fostering positive change in the world.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

499 RMB

Tuition fee:

34,650 USD per year

138,600 USD in total

Insurance is 3,930 USD.

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: Master's

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters
  • Research proposal

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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