Key information
Duration
- Full-time 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 115
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Lexington-Fayette, United States
Disciplines
Education, Educational Leadership
Overview
The QPM program is an advanced strand under the Interdisciplinary PhD in Education Sciences housed in the College of Education and hosted by the Department of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology.
Features
World-class quantitative and psychometric training preparing future educational research professionals
Students completing a degree in Education Sciences - Quantitative and Psychometric Methods at University of Kentucky will have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including research and teaching universities, testing companies, think tanks, consulting firms, survey polling organizations, school districts, industry, research centers and institutes.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Education Sciences
- Quantitative and Psychometric Methods
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 115
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- CV
- Personal Statement
- Writing Sample
- For international students) TOEFL or IELTS scores: All non-native English speakers, with the exception of those who earned their undergraduate degree in its entirety at an English-speaking institution, must provide TOEFL or IELTS scores.
- GRE
- Letters of recommendation (2 required, 3 encouraged)
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 52,657 AUD / year (≈ 37,326 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 52,657 AUD / year (≈ 37,326 USD / year)
- Domestic In-State: 21,280 AUD / year (≈ 15,084 USD / year)
Living costs
Lexington-Fayette, United States: 1,270-1,975 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

