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PhD of Education Curriculum and Instruction
- Bozeman, United States
- 4 years
- English
- Hybrid
- PhD
About the program
Doctor of Philosophy in Education, Curriculum and Instruction at Montana State University is a programme in research on teaching and learning.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply educational theory and evidence to practice in Education Curriculum and Instruction
- plan and evaluate learning activities
- communicate with diverse learners
- and reflect on professional teaching or education practice.
Career outcomes
- Academia
- non-profit
- government
Curriculum
- Doctoral programme on instructional strategies
- pedagogical theory and educational research across K-20 settings
- leading to a dissertation. Admission is rolling and the GRE is not required.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor or master degree from an accredited or government-recognised university
- GPA about 3.0/4.0
- Three recommendation letters
- Personal statement
- Transcripts and English proficiency
- GRE not required
- The department decides on research fit and funding.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor or master degree from an accredited or government-recognised university (department decides)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.2 (as printed
- TOEFL PBT new 1-6 scale)
- Duolingo TOEFL PBT 550
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificates
- Curriculum vitae
- Research proposal
- English proficiency evidence where applicable
- Recommendation letters
- Additional program-specific documents.
How to apply
- Check the programme's requirements and deadline. Graduate admission is decentralised by programme official website. Apply online at official website (application fee 60 USD). Upload official transcripts
- English proficiency evidence
- Three recommendation letters and a personal statement. Programmes may add test scores. After admission submit your confirmation official website. International Student & Scholar Services gives health insurance
- Orientation and housing information.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $26,814 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $60 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Bozeman |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Education, Health & Human Development |
| Department | Department of Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Flexible |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships or financial assistance may be available at Montana State University for eligible students based on academic merit, financial need, program criteria, or funding availability. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day leftProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
2 Jan 2027
49 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
2 Jan 2027
49 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $26,814 USD per year. The application fee is $60 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,979 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.2 (as printed, TOEFL PBT new 1-6 scale), Duolingo TOEFL PBT 550. An interview is required.