PhD of Education
- Ames, United States
- 5 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A structured research doctorate in education leading to a PhD thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 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 equivalent to a US bachelor's with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; Programme may set higher; GRE/GMAT in most programmes; English proficiency proof; Financial statement.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- TOEFL PBT 550
- Duolingo 115
- PTE Academic 53
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Identification document
- Application form
- Language proficiency evidence where applicable
How to apply
- Check the Graduate College minimum requirements and your programme's requirements and deadline. Create an Admissions MyAccount and apply online with a permanent international mailing address. Pay the 100 USD application fee by credit card. Upload transcripts
- Statement of purpose
- English test scores
- GRE/GMAT if the programme requires it
- 2-3 letters of reference. Accept your offer.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $34,439, $23,805 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | $0 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Ames |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Health and Human Sciences |
| Department | School of Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 150,60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Potential institution scholarships may have separate eligibility and application requirements; Confirm availability for this program. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
3 Oct 2026
ClosedProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
79 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
3 May 2027
171 days left
Scholarships
Potential institution scholarships may have separate eligibility and application requirements; Confirm availability for this program.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 5 years.
The next deadline is 31 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $34,439, $23,805 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The deposit is $0 USD. The estimated living cost is $17,332 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, TOEFL PBT 550, Duolingo 115, PTE Academic 53.
Potential institution scholarships may have separate eligibility and application requirements; Confirm availability for this program.

