PhD in Higher Education Administration and Policy in Riverside United States | University of California, Riverside

University of California, Riverside | Riverside 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
60 months

The doctoral program in Higher Education Administration and Policy is perfect for individuals seeking to conduct research on higher education policies or enhance their leadership skills in administration. Through intensive study of theory and research methods, this program equips you with the expertise to investigate and address the intricate issues confronting higher education leaders and policymakers. You'll join a select cohort of doctoral candidates collaborating closely with professors on funded research initiatives in a mentorship model. Our students include university faculty, community college deans, and administrators from California's state colleges and universities.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

A bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited institution. The degree must represent the completion of a program equivalent in subject matter and scholarship to that offered by the University of California.

A minimum of a 3.0 undergraduate GPA or B-equivalent (if GPA is not on a 4.0 scale). We recommend that you check with the graduate program as they may have a higher standard for their GPA requirements. If your GPA is below this, follow up with the graduate program you are interested. Applications are reviewed in their entirety and the program can look at your other components and advise you on potential admission.

All applications are initially reviewed by the graduate program before a recommendation is submitted to the Graduate Division for final approval.

We require transcripts with final grades or most recent grades (if degree is in progress) from all college-level institutions you have attended. We also require proof of any degree awarded to you. Confirmation of your degree can be a degree posting on a transcript or a copy of your degree certificate. If you have attended an institution located outside of the US.

IELTS - minimum acceptable overall score is 7 with no score less than 6 on any individual component. TOEFL - minimum acceptable scores are: 550 for the revised TOEFL paper-delivered test and 80 for the TOEFL iBT.

Tuition USD 27,366

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