16 PhD programmes offered by the university

This Educational Leadership and Policy Studies doctorate at New York University includes administrative core and research classes that emphasize critical analysis of contemporary problems of practice in collaborative study environments with professors, school leaders, and doctoral students.

At the New York University, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in English - Law. Join us in our program! 

The English PhD program at New York University is designed to be completed within the term of the full-funding MacCracken award (typically five years)

Become a researcher or teacher educator dedicated to understanding children’s development and learning, and supporting them in their education from birth through elementary school. We offer a Early Childhood and Childhood Education degree at New York University. 

Innovative change in your organization starts here. Expand your leadership skills and create new solutions to persistent challenges. We offer a Leadership and Innovation degree at New York University. 

At New York University, you can prepare for a faculty position in comparative and International Education, or for a career as a professional educator in international and multinational settings.

Work closely with faculty members to develop your research skills in the areas of language and literacy development, and apply that research to improve literacy instruction in pre-K–12 schools. We offer a Literacy Education degree at the New York University. 

Our Teaching and Learning doctorate at New York University aims to prepare first-rate scholars and practitioners. 

This practice-based Educational Theatre in Colleges and Communities doctorate at the New York University is designed for those who intend to pursue leadership positions in the practicing professions, preparing candidates for senior positions as principals, superintendents, researchers, curriculum developers, policy analysts, educational consultants, theatre practitioners, and drama therapists.

The English Education programme offered by New York University develops advanced expertise in literacy instruction, curriculum innovation, and language arts pedagogy.

Focus your studies on Special Education and students with disabilities at the New York University. Develop expertise in special education policy, research, and practices as you collaborate with our faculty. 

Our Higher Education Administration EdD at New York University is a part-time cohort degree that focuses on issues of research utilization to inform professional practice. 

This rigorous research-oriented Educational Communication and Technology doctorate at New York University prepares you for academic and leadership positions in research, technology, and learning in all contexts.

This Educational Theatre in Colleges and Communities research-based PhD at the New York University is designed for individuals who intend to pursue positions as academics, researchers, scholars, curriculum developers, and educational consultants. 

Prepare to conduct research as a faculty member, researcher, government employee, or policy scholar. Full-time Higher Education PhD students at New York University are eligible for our competitive funding package.

The Educational Leadership and Policy Studies curriculum at New York University emphasizes critical analysis of contemporary problems of practice in collaborative study environments with professors, school leaders, and doctoral students.