International Education PhD Admissions
Admissions
The International Education doctoral program is now accepting applications for Fall 2026 admission.
Applications to the International Education doctoral program are submitted through the Graduate School.
Application Timeline
The application deadline for fall admission is January 2. We will also conduct a phone or Zoom interview with finalists.
Prerequisites
The International Education specialization in the Educational Policy and Leadership doctoral concentration leads to a PhD degree. It is designed for professionals with extensive relevant international field experience. We expect applicants to demonstrate a professional commitment to working in education in developing countries, a commitment to issues of social justice, and career goals congruent with the program.
Successful candidates are usually early- or mid-career professionals who have experience working in development education with marginalized populations, particularly in developing countries. We look for applicants who have meaningful experience of immersion in another culture while engaged in education and development-related work, often at the community level.
Required Materials
- Two letters of reference
- Personal statement
- Résumé/CV
- Transcripts
- Online application
- Two writing samples
- English Language Proficiency scores
- GRE is not required
We cannot guarantee funding for incoming doctoral students but are committed to helping all of our students secure financial support for the duration of their degree programs. Accepted applicants are also encouraged to pursue funding opportunities available across the campus.
If you have additional questions, please contact the Department Administrator, Joy Jarme, at epra [at] umass [dot] edu (epra[at]umass[dot]edu).