Overview

Our Higher Education program at the University at Buffalo focuses on issues of concern to scholars and leaders in all types of higher education institutions.

Features

Given the variety of positions that you can pursue post-graduation, your advisor will work with you to craft a course of study, and pursue experiences that will help you meet your individual goals.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Advanced Doctoral Seminar: Postsecondary Students

Academic Affairs in the Contemporary University

Critical Race Theory

Sociology of Higher Education

Public Policy in Higher Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buffalo, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Application fee: A $50 non-refundable application fee, submitted electronically through UB's ePayment system.

Contact information for three individuals (2 academic, 1 professional) who will each be asked to provide an electronic recommendation letter. If you have been out of school for a significant period of time, you should find recommenders who can best speak to your abilities to succeed in a PhD program.

Unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended. (UB transcripts are automatically submitted for current UB students and alumni.)

Sample of academic writing: A sample of your academic writing at least 10 pages long.

Statement of research interests and professional goals

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

25740 USD / year

≈ 25740 USD / year
Out-of-State

25740 USD / year

≈ 25740 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

Buffalo

United States

920 - 1560 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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