Overview

We offer a phd degree in Higher Education at University of Kentucky.

Key Featuers

Students may select an area of concentration from the history and philosophy of higher education, the socio-cultural study of higher educaiton, legal and organizational study of higher education, or research, measurement, and evaluation in higher education. Ph.D. dissertations are expected to advance knowledge in the field and/or further develop existing theory.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The program is ideally suited for those who wish to develop the scholarly competence required for service as faculty.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-24 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-11 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-18 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

43 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lexington-Fayette, United States

Disciplines

Higher Education View 81 other PhDs in Higher Education in United States

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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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General requirements

Personal Statement

We would like to know why you want to study in our department. What brings you, autobiographically to this point in your life? What aspects of our program interest you? What questions, issues, or areas of inquiry would you like to explore while taking our classes? And what do you plan to do with your degree upon completion? You may wish to browse our list of courses and read our faculty bio statements found on the department website in order to prepare your response. We are interested in how well you articulate your ideas as well as your ambitions. Your statement should be approximately 500 words.

Two letters of recommendation

CV/Resume

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

37326 USD / year

≈ 37326 USD / year
Out-of-State

37326 USD / year

≈ 37326 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15084 USD / year

≈ 15084 USD / year

Living costs

Lexington-Fayette

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Key Featuers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Lexington-Fayette

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