EdD Higher Education at University of Georgia

Programme overview

The Executive Ed.D. is an accelerated cohort-based program focused on broadening students’ perspectives on current issues in higher education and showcasing the multi-faceted role of leadership in post-secondary education.

Faculty: Institute of Higher Education | Duration: 52 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

52 credit hours total. Required courses include EDHI 8010 Higher Education in the United States; EDHI 8910 Quantitative Methods in Higher Education I; EDHI 8930 Qualitative Research in Higher Education I; EDHI 8990 Introduction to Research on Higher Education; EDHI 9400 Comparative Higher Education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a Master's degree from an accredited institution. The application process is completed online through the University of Georgia Graduate School. The GRE is not required. The following required documents should be sent directly to the UGA Graduate School along with your application: Current resume Three letters of recommendation, including one from the applicant's current direct supervisor 1000-word statement that explains the following: Reason for pursuing admittance to this program Why you will be successful in an accelerated program that includes coursework and a dissertation Preliminary and general idea for a dissertation topic and its relevance to you at this time Transcripts from all previously attended institutions

Domestic applicants: USD 58,372 for the whole programme (2026-27). Total program cost as stated on the Fall 2026 / Spring 2027 Tuition & Fees page; tuition only, mandatory fees not included. Rate listed for In-State (Resident). The Out-of-State (Non-Resident) total is $103,298. Source

International applicants: USD 106,298 for the whole programme (2026-27). Total program cost as stated on the Fall 2026 / Spring 2027 Tuition & Fees page; tuition only, mandatory fees not included. Rate listed for Out-of-Country. Source

Duration: 52 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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