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MS in Higher Education Administration and Policy at Northwestern University

Northwestern University, United States

Programme overview

The MS in Higher Education Administration and Policy is a professional master's programme preparing students to work in colleges and universities, government agencies, higher education consulting firms and non-profits. It is aimed at college seniors, current higher education professionals and career changers.

Faculty: School of Education and Social Policy  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

Related certificate strands cover higher education foundations (institutional diversity, student development theory, budget strategies and structures), student access and success, and organization management.

Career pathways

Academic advising and administration, alumni relations and development, athletics, career services, central administration, institutional research, enrollment management, international and global education, non-profit, policy and government relations, and student affairs.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications for 2026-27 open September 15, 2026; deadlines vary by programme. The Graduate School application fee is $95 and nonrefundable, paid by credit or debit card.

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