- The Ph.D. in educational policy and leadership is a 69-credit plus dissertation program that can be completed either full or part-time.
- Students may receive credit for courses taken as part of a related master’s degree.
- Graduates are prepared to enter high-level teaching, research, or leadership posts in the field of educational policy and leadership and are prepared to draw from, and critically apply, information from the relevant knowledge and skill base.
- Students will obtain a working knowledge of different philosophical approaches to policy adoption and implementation, and learn how to lead policy initiatives in government agencies, analyze policy for research and advocacy organizations, and succeed in faculty positions.
University At Albany - [SUNY Albany], New York, Albany - Courses & Fees
Albany, New York
University Public CollegeDoctor of Philososphy [Ph.D] (Educational Policy and Leadership)
4 years
On Campus
English
Field of Study:
#Ranked 501 out of 1502 by THE Global Ranking 2023
$29,751/Yr
$29,751 /Yr
Important Dates
Applications are accepted throughout the year.
| Event | End Date |
| Application Deadline For Spring Intake | Dec 1, 2023 |
| Application Deadline For Summer Intake | May 1, 2024 |
| Application Deadline For Fall Intake | Aug 1, 2024 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $28312 | $28312 | $28312 | $28312 | $28312 | $28312 | $28312 | $28312 |
| Health Insurance | $1439 | $1439 | $1439 | $1439 | $1439 | $1439 | $1439 | $1439 |
| Total Fees | $29751 | $29751 | $29751 | $29751 | $29751 | $29751 | $29751 | $29751 |
Living Costs
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
| On-Campus Housing | $9280 |
| Meal Plan | $5460 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing.
- Students must achieve and maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE scores.
- Students are required to submit the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores.
Indian Students Eligibility:
- Students should submit required official and complete individual mark skeets for each examination attempt, including subsidiary exams.
- Photocopies of student's mark sheets are accepted only when they are attested by the University Registrar or Controller of Examinations and placed in a sealed, stamped envelope that is sent directly to the Graduate School.
Scores Required
- The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) results are required.
Required Document List
Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
- Transcripts from all schools attended
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official GRE scores
- Resume
- Statement of Goals
VISA & Work Study
VISA
International applicants are required to apply for an F-1 or J-1 student Visa. As per the application process of universities in the USA, a student needs to have the following basic documents to procure a US student visa.
- A valid passport that has a validity of a minimum of 6 months after students stay in the country
- Form DS-160 (Nonimmigrant visa application confirmation page)
- Application fee payment Receipt
- Form I-20 if applying for a Student visa (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status)
- Receipt Number on Petition filed by U.S employer (I-129 form) if applying for a work visa.
- Original Marks Sheet or Provisional certificates.
- Evidence of sufficient funds in the bank account to ensure you can survive the duration of course in the USA.
- Score sheet of standardized exams like IELTS (6.5 or equivalent), TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, etc.
- Proof that the candidate will leave the country once the program is completed. A return air ticket to the home country can be evidence of this kind.
Career and Placement after Course
After completing the Ph.D. program graduates will have a career in:
- foreign ministries of education,
- NGOs, the World Bank,
- the Asian Development Bank, and UNESCO.
- corporate, government, and nonprofit training departments.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Amount | International Students Eligible | Application Deadline |
| YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarships | Variable | Yes | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Comindware Scholarship | $4000 | Yes | N/A |
| updated Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program updated | Variable | Yes | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Go Clean Scholarship | $3500 | Yes | N/A |
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