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Master of Student Affairs and Higher Education
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Knoxville, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master of Science in Student Affairs and Higher Education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, offered by the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Student Affairs and Higher Education
- evaluate educational practices
- plan learning activities and communicate clearly. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
- not a published outcomes statement.
Career outcomes
- Potential pathways related to Student Affairs and Higher Education include education support
- training
- teaching-related work and further study. Individual roles may require further training
- licensing or professional experience
- employment is not guaranteed.
Curriculum
- Academic study of Student Affairs and Higher Education
- including foundational and subject-specific concepts. Specific required modules and electives are not established in the available source record.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree equivalent to a US bachelor degree from a recognised institution. Non-US degrees need a minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (3.3 with prior graduate work)
- US degrees 2.7 overall or 3.0 in the senior year. Programmes may require GRE or GMAT and set higher standards.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree equivalent to a US bachelor degree from a recognised or accredited institution, GRE or GMAT and departmental application may be required by the programme, International students on a student visa must pursue an on-campus degree programme (no non-degree admission)
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 120
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $32,462 - $54,267, $43,365 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $60 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Knoxville |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available through the university colleges and academic departments. The Global Ambassador Scholarship is restricted to eligible incoming first-year international undergraduates and does not apply to every graduate program. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Apr 2027
153 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $32,462 - $54,267, $43,365 USD per year. The application fee is $60 USD. The estimated living cost is $23,937 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 120, IELTS 6.5.

