Overview

The Ph.D. Program is grounded in a philosophical belief in the transformational nature of higher education as an institution of social change.

Features

Our Higher Education program at University of Houston prepares scholars and scholar practitioners to generate and apply research aimed at furthering a critical understanding of postsecondary education and its roles in society.

It also aims, through its graduates, to strengthen educational opportunities and outcomes for all students, but particularly those traditionally underserved by our current local, state, national, and international systems.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Equity and Social Justice

Research Methods

International Perspectives

Policy and Politics

Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

GPA: preferred minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in upper division undergraduate coursework and graduate coursework

Preferred applicants will hold a master’s degree and at least three years of relevant experiences. Please review additional requirements and application instructions via UH College of Education Graduate Admissions.

The GRE requirement may be waived for applicants to the program. The applicant must have at least one of the following from an institution accredited by one of the six regionally accrediting associations to qualify for a waiver: a) an overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 or higher (on a 4-point scale) or b) a master’s degree or terminal degree.

Tuition Fee

Living costs for Houston

1067 - 1950 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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