Master of Education
- Ottawa, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A structured research doctorate in education leading to a PhD thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Education can develop the ability to examine learning and communication needs
- Design context-appropriate educational or language activities and evaluate their effectiveness
- And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Education Support Coordinator
- Curriculum Assistant
- Teaching Roles Subject to Certification
Curriculum
- Structured PhD in Education (four years full-time
- Six part-time unless stated): an original research thesis written under a supervisor
- Supported by taught graduate-education modules
- Discipline-specific modules and progress milestones. Applications are accepted at any time.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or a NACES-evaluated foreign equivalent
- US-equivalent GPA 3.0 (provisional admission at 2.5-2.9)
- Some programmes need prerequisite courses
- US-equivalent bachelor's GPA 3.0 on 4.0 scale (junior/senior GPA)
- Provisional admission at 2.5-2.9.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- Duolingo 110
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).
How to apply
- Check the graduate admission requirements and the start dates in the 2026-27 academic calendar. Apply online through Ottawa University admissions (75 USD graduate application fee). Submit transcripts with a NACES credential evaluation
- A 2-page essay on a Sense of Purpose
- An affidavit of financial support for one full year and English test scores unless waived. Receive the admission decision. Pay the enrollment deposit if requested (200 USD
- Credited to your account). Apply for the F-1 student visa with your I-20 and proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $7,536, $8,382 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Ottawa, Kansas |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Education |
| Department | Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 33 |
| Study pace | Full-time,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Eligible international students at Ottawa University may be considered for institutional scholarships or merit awards. Eligibility and funding depend on the specific award and application cycle. |
Intakes and deadlines
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January 2027
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Scholarships
Eligible international students at Ottawa University may be considered for institutional scholarships or merit awards. Eligibility and funding depend on the specific award and application cycle.
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The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $7,536, $8,382 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $18,000 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110.
Eligible international students at Ottawa University may be considered for institutional scholarships or merit awards. Eligibility and funding depend on the specific award and application cycle.