60 Full-time PhD programmes in Higher Education

The Executive EDd is an accelerated cohort-based Higher Education program at University of Georgia focused on broadening students’ perspectives on current issues in higher education and showcasing the multi-faceted role of leadership in post-secondary education.

The Higher Education programme offered by The University of Maine develops advanced expertise in postsecondary leadership, institutional governance, and educational administration.

Welcome to the University of Houston’s Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies (Ph.D. in HELPS).

We are in a crucial time in our history where we need strong, Christian leadership in higher education. If you have a passion for improving the quality of higher education, and enjoy the responsibilities of leadership and management, this concentration will help you make the type of impact that changes lives. We offer a phd in Higher Education Leadership and Management at Regent University.

The Higher Education program at the University of Toronto is offered by the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE).

The graduate program in Higher Education at Pennsylvania State University has as its goal the preparation of individuals who will pursue careers and exert leadership in postsecondary education as administrators, faculty, or researchers in the nation's colleges and universities and in a variety of public and private agencies and associations in the United States and other nations.

The PhD degree at University of Hawaii at Manoa with disciplinary emphasis in K-12 or Higher Education is designed to enhance organizational leadership by providing advanced study for highly qualified individuals with demonstrated professional leadership skills and capacity to conduct scholarly research in higher education. 

The Ph.D. program in Higher Education at University of Kentucky requires research on some aspect of higher education, broadly defined.

The doctoral program in Adult and Higher Education from University of Oklahoma is directed toward the development of scholars and practitioners in Adult and Higher Education and is intended to serve individuals who have promise of making scholarly and professional contributions to the field of Adult and Higher Education. 

Our Higher Education students graduate at Southern Methodist University as higher education practitioners equipped with the knowledge and skills to solve contemporary problems in their organizations and beyond.

Advanced education and health organizations require innovative leaders who can navigate the challenges of serving diverse students and populations, design curricula and execute research. With a degree in Education, Health and Behavior Studies at the University of North Dakota, you'll be prepared for faculty positions, research appointments or policymaking roles.

The Ph.D. in Higher Education at the University of Pennsylvania prepares students for an academic career in the field of higher education. Through coursework and a research assistantship with their advisor, students develop the skills they need to conduct quality primary research in higher education.

The Ph.D. in Education and Human Resource Studies - Higher Education Leadership specialization at Colorado State University prepares students to work as higher education administrators and leaders to address critical issues impacting college and university environments.

The Higher Education program from Florida International University is designed to provide the opportunity for students to enhance analytical and research skills for leadership roles in institutions of higher education. 

The University of Toledo’s Ph.D. program in Higher Education will prepare you for a thriving career in this diverse professional landscape.

Our doctorate of education in Higher Education at Ball State University includes major concentrations in higher education and in community college leadership.

Designed for working professionals, our research-focused EdD in Higher Education Administration program at George Washington University prepares aspiring educational leaders for senior and executive positions within the field.

Prepare for a career as a college and university administrator, institutional researcher, policy analyst, and faculty member. We offer this Higher Education degree at the Indiana University Bloomington. 

The Doctor of Philosophy in Education develops expertise in research, communication, and collaboration, empowering graduates to advance educational practices, drive innovation, and create meaningful societal impact across diverse educational fields.https://raffles-university.edu.my/programme/doctor-of-philosophy-in-education/

Research on Higher Education at University of Kent focuses on higher education practices and policy, particularly as they relate to innovation, enhancement, accessibility and excellence in teaching, learning, assessment and students’ experiences.