Overview

About the program

The multidisciplinary Education program at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) is focused on advancing educational sciences and contributing to improved educational opportunities and outcomes for individuals across the entire lifespan.

By collaborating with world-class faculty and working in a diverse, burgeoning county with endless research opportunities, students in the Ph.D. in Education program are given the opportunity to address complex issues, problems and inequities confronting our society.

Additionally, UCI's Ph.D. in Education program aims to support an inclusive learning space for students to develop into scholars who advocate for equity, diversity, and social justice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Reading and Writing Development
Developing Adolescent Literacy
Oral Language Acquisition and Education
Learning, Development, and Culture
Educational Policy and Politics
College Access and Persistence
Early Childhood Education Policy
Literacy and Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Irvine, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized academic institution with degree standards equivalent to those of the University of California
Have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0
Three letters of recommendation
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Tuition Fee

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International

27366 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27366 USD per year during 60 months.
National

27366 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27366 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

12264 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12264 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Irvine

1560 - 2585 USD /month

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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