Program Overview
The Higher Education - Public Policy at University of Michigan is a MA programme in Education over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Higher Education - Public Policy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 10,942 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 22,111 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Ann Arbor, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Higher Education - Public Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Higher Education
- Public Policy in Postsecondary Education
- The Community College
- Access & Equity
- Economics of Education
- Planning, Analysis and Institutional Research
- Evaluation and Assessment in PSE
- International and Comparative Higher Education
- Law and Higher Education
- Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Educational Research (or equivalent)
- Administrative Practicum
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
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- Register\nas a prospective student and obtain a UMID (University of Michigan ID)\nnumber. Having a UMID number will aid in the processing of your\napplication. \n
- Complete\nthe Rackham online application \n
- Submit\nyour GRE scores\xc2\xa0 \n
- Submit\nyour transcripts. \n
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 10,942 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 22,111 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 10,942 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 22,111 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Michigan directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Michigan
University of Michigan
United States
The University of Michigan is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. It was founded in 1817 and is the oldest institution of higher education in the state. It is also...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 18 months
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