MEd Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at University of Washington

Programme overview

Programs in the area of Educational Foundations, Leadership, and Policy inform and promote the transformation of education both within and beyond P-12 schools and postsecondary institutions, with the ultimate goal of creating powerful and equitable learning for all.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: College of Education | Location: Seattle, WA, United States

What you will study

Credentials in the overarching Educational Leadership and Policy Studies program range between 44-48 credits. All contain core coursework in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, elective coursework determined in consultation with an adviser, and a culminating experience. See additional requirements section below for credential-specific requirements.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Each credential in the overarching Educational Leadership and Policy studies program has its own admissions. Please see additional admission requirements section below.

Domestic applicants: USD 20,178 a year (2026-27). Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "Master of Education and Master in Teaching / Doctor of Education and Education PhD"; the source rate applies to Master of Education/Master in Teaching and Doctor of Educat Source

International applicants: USD 37,407 a year (2026-27). Non-Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "Master of Education and Master in Teaching / Doctor of Education and Education PhD"; the source rate applies to Master of Education/Master in Teaching and Doctor of Ed Source

Graduate programmes open for admission at different times and have varying deadlines; entry quarter and dates are set by each programme.

Graduate application fee is $90 (USD), or $75 for Graduate Non-Matriculated applications, paid online by MasterCard or Visa; each submitted application requires a separate fee. Application dates and deadlines vary by programme and are shown in the Graduate School online application. The Law (JD), Dentistry (DDS), Pharmacy (PharmD) and Medicine (MD) programmes do not use the Graduate School application.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uw.edu/admission/find-a-program/program-detail/#!?progid=291

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