Charlottesville,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Education - Higher Education in Charlottesville United States | University of Virginia
University of Virginia
|
Charlottesville United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,300
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Ph.D. in Higher Education program at the School of Education and Human Development equips graduates for academic faculty positions or leadership roles in higher education institutions. This full-time, research-intensive program is exclusively available in Charlottesville. Doctoral candidates must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours of coursework (not counting dissertation credits), with potential transfer of up to 24 credits from prior graduate work, subject to approval by the advisor and program head. Required program components include a 12-credit higher education core, an 18-credit research methods minor, and 12 credits of higher education electives. Students must also complete a 12-credit thematic content minor, which may include courses from outside the department, covering areas like education policy, economics, governance, or student affairs. The program mandates ten weekly hours of mentored research during each enrolled semester, with opportunities for paid internships (10-20 hours weekly) at UVa or partner institutions, along with potential research assistantships.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
English proficiency requirement:
Paper-based TOEFL: 600
Computer-Based TOEFL: 250
IELTS: 7.0
IBT TOEFL: at least 22 in writing, 22 in speaking, 23 in reading, and 23 in listening for a total score of 90.
Admission requirements that apply specifically to this program are listed below:
Statement of purpose (3-5 pages, speaks to reasons for pursuing the degree, including academic and professional goals)
Writing sample (typically a paper written during Master's program)
Applicants are welcome but are not required to come to the School of Education and Human Development for an interview. To schedule an interview or campus visit, please reach out to the contact at the bottom of this page.
Goal/Professional StatementThis is your opportunity to describe your understanding of and interest in the program area to which you are applying, what you hope to learn during the program, and how it will help you achieve your professional goals. The prompt on the application provides additional information you might include in your statement.
Letters of RecommendationMost programs will require you to submit two letters of recommendation as part of the online application. These should be solicited through your online application. In the event that a program requires more than two letters, the program page will list how many additional letters of recommendation you will need, along with additional guidelines for selecting a recommender. You can submit your application before the letters are received.
TranscriptsUpload copies of transcripts showing college coursework and degrees completed to date. Unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcripts are required only when you accept an offer of admission. If you are submitting an electronic transcript, please email it directly to [email protected]. A transcript must be provided for each school listed on your application. Transcripts that are not stated in English must be accompanied by a translation into English. Your application will be considered incomplete until all transcripts are received.
We will accept international transcript evaluations from members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). While we do not endorse any specific providers, we commonly receive evaluations from Educational Credentials Evaluators, International Academic Credential Evaluators, Josef Silny and Associates, or World Education Services. Course-by-course evaluations are preferred.
Paper-based TOEFL: 600
Computer-Based TOEFL: 250
IELTS: 7.0
IBT TOEFL: at least 22 in writing, 22 in speaking, 23 in reading, and 23 in listening for a total score of 90.
Admission requirements that apply specifically to this program are listed below:
Statement of purpose (3-5 pages, speaks to reasons for pursuing the degree, including academic and professional goals)
Writing sample (typically a paper written during Master's program)
Applicants are welcome but are not required to come to the School of Education and Human Development for an interview. To schedule an interview or campus visit, please reach out to the contact at the bottom of this page.
Goal/Professional StatementThis is your opportunity to describe your understanding of and interest in the program area to which you are applying, what you hope to learn during the program, and how it will help you achieve your professional goals. The prompt on the application provides additional information you might include in your statement.
Letters of RecommendationMost programs will require you to submit two letters of recommendation as part of the online application. These should be solicited through your online application. In the event that a program requires more than two letters, the program page will list how many additional letters of recommendation you will need, along with additional guidelines for selecting a recommender. You can submit your application before the letters are received.
TranscriptsUpload copies of transcripts showing college coursework and degrees completed to date. Unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcripts are required only when you accept an offer of admission. If you are submitting an electronic transcript, please email it directly to [email protected]. A transcript must be provided for each school listed on your application. Transcripts that are not stated in English must be accompanied by a translation into English. Your application will be considered incomplete until all transcripts are received.
We will accept international transcript evaluations from members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). While we do not endorse any specific providers, we commonly receive evaluations from Educational Credentials Evaluators, International Academic Credential Evaluators, Josef Silny and Associates, or World Education Services. Course-by-course evaluations are preferred.
Tuition
USD
30,300