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PhD Education Policy at Columbia University

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

A campus-based PhD on the scholarly study of education policy, preparing graduates for academic research and teaching or applied policy development. Students examine how laws and policies affect reform and the political, social, economic and legal dynamics behind them.

Faculty: Teachers College  |  Department: Education Policy and Social Analysis (Education Policy)  |  Duration: 75 credits (up to 30 transferable)  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Education policy coursework, extensive quantitative and qualitative research methods training, one cognate social science (political science, sociology, economics or law), culminating in a research dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Online application with statement of purpose (particularly important) and resume; transcripts or course-by-course evaluations; three letters of recommendation, at least one academic; GRE General Test (scores not decisive, no cut-off); accepted English proficiency exam results if applicable; $75 application fee. Priority and final deadline December 1, 2026.

Intake: Fall

Duration: 75 credits (up to 30 transferable)

Apply through the official page: https://www.tc.columbia.edu/admissions/

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