Overview

Our Education Policy program at University of Virginia seeks students whose research interests are well-aligned with one or more of our faculty members. We strongly suggest applicants review faculty member's profiles, to learn more about faculty members’ areas of expertise and current research projects.

Career Objective

Graduates are prepared to take positions in academia as postdoctoral fellows or university faculty, or as education researchers in research organizations.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Institutions in Education

Social Science Tools and Approaches to Education

Educational Policy

Educational Science

Social Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charlottesville, United States

Disciplines

Public Policy Social Policy View 43 other PhDs in Social Policy 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should demonstrate a background and interest in quantitative approaches to educational policy, as evidenced, for example, by appropriate social science undergraduate or master’s degrees or prior work experience.

A master’s degree is not a prerequisite for admission.

In addition to the Ph.D., the School of Education and Human Development offers a dual Ph.D. and Master's of Public Policy in conjunction with the Frank Batten School of Public Policy. We strongly encourage applicants to apply to the dual degree program.

The faculty is especially interested in considering applications from persons of traditionally underrepresented groups in higher education.

Please submit a resume as part of the online application.

Please submit a statement of professional goals as part of the online application. Identify your specific interests in education policy, your rationale for applying to this program, and your long-term 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

34302 USD / year

≈ 34302 USD / year
Out-of-State

34302 USD / year

≈ 34302 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20480 USD / year

≈ 20480 USD / year

Living costs

Charlottesville

United States

990 - 1600 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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