PhD in Education in Berkeley United States | University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley | Berkeley United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 27,366
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The Graduate School of Education dedicates itself to academic excellence and professional development, shaping tomorrow's leaders in educational practice, policy, and research. Our faculty blend theoretical foundations with real-world applications in their teaching and scholarship. Through our research, instruction, and practical initiatives, we champion an inclusive vision of public education that promotes fairness and belonging across all levels—from individual classrooms to global communities—while fostering personal development and societal change. Distinguished faculty mentor students through rigorous academic exploration, interdisciplinary learning, hands-on fieldwork, historical and philosophical examinations of education, and innovative research projects.

Our institution provides Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Arts (MA), and credential programs. The PhD program caters to aspiring scholars pursuing educational research and university careers, while the MA program supports those entering educational research or professional practice. Credential programs, all incorporating MA coursework, prepare future educators for roles as teachers, school administrators, district leaders, and educational psychologists.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

The minimum graduate admission requirements are: bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution; satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale; and enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in your chosen field.

Applicants admitted to a doctoral program that requires a master’s degree to be earned at Berkeley as a prerequisite (even though the applicant already has a master’s degree from another institution in the same or a closely allied field of study) will be permitted to undertake the second master’s degree, despite the overlap in field.

TOEFL at least 90 for the Internet-based test (IBT), and 570 for the paper-based format (PBT); Overall Band score must be at least 7 on a 9-point scale for IELTS

Tuition USD 27,366

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