Overview

Our curriculum includes an extensive and rigorous sequence of research courses that will prepare you for the dissertation, which focuses on a question that requires the combined use of literature, and a research problem that is empirically investigated.

Features

The Higher Education curriculum at New York University offers significant flexibility to ensure that you can construct an individualized program to support your research interests.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Higher Education Required

Research

Higher Education Electives

Cognate

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-02 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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130

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Credits

54 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Higher Education View 80 other PhDs in Higher Education in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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130

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Résumé/CV: You are required to upload a copy of your most recent résumé or curriculum vitae as part of your application.

Statement of Purpose: You are required to upload a typed, double-spaced, two- to three-page statement explaining your purpose in undertaking graduate study in this particular program as part of your application.

Letters of Recommendation: Submit three letters of recommendation. Be sure to request them well in advance of the deadline. Read detailed instructions.

Transcripts: Upload one official copy of transcripts from every postsecondary school you have attended or are attending. Make sure to request them in advance of the deadline.

Tuition Fee

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International

23295 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2157 USD per credit during 60 months.
National

23295 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2157 USD per credit during 60 months.
In-State

23295 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2157 USD per credit during 60 months.

Living costs for New York City

1819 - 3968 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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Available Scholarships

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