Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Houston, USA

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies

USA

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What will I learn?

Welcome to the University of Houston’s Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies (Ph.D. in HELPS). The Ph.D. Program is grounded in a philosophical belief in the transformational nature of higher education as an institution of social change. Our program prepares scholars and scholar practitioners to generate and apply research aimed at furthering a critical understanding of postsecondary education and its roles in society. It also aims, through its graduates, to strengthen educational opportunities and outcomes for all students, but particularly those traditionally underserved by our current local, state, national, and international systems.

Which department am I in?

College of Education

Study options

Full Time (7 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$16,452.00 (13,88,120) per year
Student Services Fee - 260/sem
Start date

August 2027

Venue

Houston Campus

4226 Martin Luther King Boulevard,

Houston,

Texas,

77004, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

All graduate students are required to provide proof of the attainment of a Bachelors degree before enrolling at the University of Houston.

Admission requirements for the College of Education require a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.6 for undergraduate coursework or over the last 60 credit hours of coursework. The College requires a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for graduate coursework.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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