Overview
The Higher Education Ph.D. program at the University of Pennsylvania is pioneering research on the most pressing questions in higher education: college access and affordability; race, gender, and inclusion policies on campus; international education; and university governance.
Our graduates are prepared to contribute to the field through positions in academia, government, or nonprofit institutions.
Faculty
Higher Education faculty are leading the conversation about how to expand college access, equity, and affordability. These experts are routinely sought by university presidents, foundation leaders, journalists, and policymakers seeking to understand the changing landscape of higher education.
Programme Structure
Structure:
- The Higher Education Ph.D. program is highly individualized, and students work closely with their academic advisor to draw from courses from the division and from other areas on campus that relate to their area of inquiry.
- Students develop the skills they need to conduct quality primary research in higher education, including understanding research design; program evaluation; and the analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Higher Education View 63 other PhDs in Higher Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Admission to Penn GSE requires satisfactory completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. university or its equivalent prior to your matriculation into any program.
- Prerequisites: 5+ years of professional and research experience and master's degree highly recommended
- Statement of Purpose: in 750 words or less, address the factors that have encouraged you to seek an education from Penn GSE.
- A current résumé/CV is required.
- Letters of Recommendation required: 3
- Transcripts
- Writing Sample: Students should submit written work that reflects their emerging voice as a scholar.
Tuition Fee
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International
41544 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41544 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
41544 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41544 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
41544 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41544 USD per year during 48 months.
Some programs offer full funding, covering tuition for 4-5 years and providing a $38,000 stipend.
Living costs for Philadelphia
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Scholarships Information
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