Overview

About the program

As a doctoral student at the University of California, Riverside, you'll work alongside faculty devising and conducting cutting-edge research that brings about positive change for students of all ages and abilities. You'll have opportunities to present research, co-author scholarly papers, and explore ideas with some of the most respected leaders in the field of education.

Once you graduate with a doctorate, you’ll join a vibrant School of Education alumni network, and be prepared to enter a position in educational research, university teaching, local school leadership, or similar area.

Programme Structure

As a Ph.D. student, you can choose to specialize in one of the following areas:

Education Policy Analysis and Leadership
Education, Society, and Culture
Educational Psychology
Higher Education Administration and Policy
School Psychology
Special Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

More details

Priority Application Deadline: December 1st

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Riverside, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Bachelor's Degree:

4-year equivalent from an accredited institution

3.0 GPA:

Cumulative undergraduate and/or master's degree

Research:

Invested interest in conducting research that aligns with the SOE faculty

Application materials:

Transcripts
Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose & Personal History
Writing Sample
CV/Resume
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

9620 USD / year

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Out-of-State

9620 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

9620 USD / year

≈ 9620 USD / year

Additional Details

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Living costs

Riverside

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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Overview

About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Riverside

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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