45 Part-time PhD programmes in Higher Education

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

Great leaders don’t accept the status quo. We offer a EdD degree in Higher Education Leadership at the Maryville University. 

The Indiana Tech Ph.D. in Global Leadership - Higher Education Administration program from Indiana Tech offers you an opportunity to advance your ability to lead in today's multifaceted environment and to conduct cross cultural research to examine interrelationships between culture and organizational leadership.

In this Higher Education (Self-Designed) specialization, you will complete a set of core education courses and choose four electives from 21 courses focusing on higher education across our Walden University EdD and PhD in Education programs. Customize your coursework according to your personal and professional goals.

Pursuing the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration online at University of Kansas is a great way to enhance your career and earning potential. 

Enhance your communication, assessment, evaluation, and leadership skills with this Higher Education program at the University of Mississippi.

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.  

If you have earned either a master’s or a bachelor’s degree, you are eligible for Walden’s PhD in Human Services - Higher Education program at Walden University, with an expedited path available for those who hold a master's degree.

Are you ready to make a bigger impact in world of higher education and in your career too? Regent University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Education – Higher Education prepares you to work as a postsecondary administrator or faculty member teaching higher education issues. 

The Higher Education Leadership and Management (HELM) DBA programme from the Luiss Business School equips senior higher education managers with the skills to create and strengthen their management, leadership and decision-making capabilities needed to face the latest technological and organisational dynamics.

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 PhD in Higher Education program at the University of Pittsburgh is committed to advancing scholarship, research, and practice in the field of higher education.

This Professional Education PhD at City St George's, University of London allows you to closely examine a specific area of higher education. You will conduct research or combine your publications to create a unique analytical account.

The Higher Education program at University of Virginia prepares graduates for careers as leaders and researchers by building a broad and systematic understanding of higher education, a definitive knowledge of selected aspects of educational theory and practice, and research application.

The Community College Leadership (Non-Licensure) specialization at Walden University prepares you to become a scholar-practitioner who can effectively lead successful 21st-century community colleges.

The Higher Education Management programme at the University of Bath is developed specifically for university leaders. Gain the research skills you need to address the challenges of higher education in the 21st century.

The PhD in Education - Higher Education Leadership, Management and Policy program from Walden University offers educators and administrators the opportunity to grow as scholars and innovators in higher education. Benefit from access to distinguished faculty members and student support services. 

Whether you aspire to be a leader or a teacher in the criminal justice arena, this Ph.D. in Criminal Justice - Online Teaching in Higher Education program from Walden University can prepare you with the skills you need for career advancement.

The PhD program in Higher Education at the University at Buffalo will prepare you for multiple roles, including: leadership positions in post-secondary education administration, higher education scholars, and positions in policy or advocacy organizations.