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PhD Engineering Education at University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder, United States

Programme overview

Doctoral programme for students with an engineering background who want to improve engineering education, preparing graduates to research significant problems in engineering education and apply research-based instructional strategies. Open to first-time graduate students and master's holders.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Applied Science  |  Department: Engineering Education  |  Intake: Fall only  |  Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

Minimum 30 credit hours at 5000 level or higher (9 engineering or computer science technical, 12 engineering education related such as ENED and EDUC, 9 additional) plus 30 dissertation credits; B- minimum per course and 3.0 GPA; up to 21 transfer credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Engineering Education PhD: undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00 or graduate GPA of 3.25; three letters of reference; personal statement up to 1,000 words; unofficial transcripts; list up to five faculty; apply by December 1 for Fall; Graduate School minimum standards apply. The programme states it is currently not able to admit international applicants.

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 are submitted online to the Graduate School; the nonrefundable application fee is $60 for domestic applicants and $80 for international applicants. Deadlines are set per programme.

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