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EdD Higher Education at University of Virginia

University of Virginia, United States

Programme overview

A part-time, in-person doctorate building broad understanding of higher education, selected educational theory and practice, and research application for leaders and researchers.

Faculty: School of Education and Human Development  |  Department: Education Leadership, Foundations & Policy  |  Duration: 2-3 full years of coursework plus capstone research, part time (72 credits)  |  Intake: Fall; application deadline February 1  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Charlottesville, VA, United States

What you will study

At least 60 hours of coursework: higher education core (12 credits), research methods minor (18), content minor (12) and higher education electives (12), plus capstone credits; up to 24 hours of master's credit may be applied.

Career pathways

Leaders and researchers in higher education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

School of Education and Human Development graduate applicants (all programmes): application through the school's online system with two to three recommenders, an application fee of $65, and programme-specific materials that often include a resume or CV, goal statement and/or writing sample. Programme: February 1 deadline.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Application fees (2026-27): undergraduate $75; Graduate School of Arts & Sciences $85; Architecture $80; Batten graduate $75; Darden non-PhD $250, Darden PhD $100; Data Science $85; Education and Human Development $65; Law $85; McIntire graduate $85; Medicine $80; Nursing $88; SCPS $70; Graduate Engineering no fee.

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