Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before May 2027
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Athens, United States
Disciplines
- Educational Leadership
Overview
The Program in Educational Administration and Policy is committed to providing world-class teaching, research, and service related to educational administration and policy for the improvement of learning for all students.
Features
- The graduate program at University of Georgia in Educational Leadership is a performance-based program of study designed to prepare school and system leaders who can advance the knowledge and practice of PreK-12 educational administration by supporting school and system improvement.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- This program of study, in partnership with Georgia school districts, develops scholarly practitioners who effectively lead schools and school districts in the 21st century.
- The doctoral program in Educational Leadership integrates coursework, research, and practice.
- The core coursework of the program emphasizes studies in professional learning communities, professional development, organizational leadership, and school-community relations.
- Students also acquire essential knowledge and skills in leadership for social justice and cultural responsiveness, ethical and legal issues, policy analysis, and instructional improvement and change.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Graduate School application form
- Application processing fee, non-refundable
- An unofficial transcripts from each institution you attended. Official transcripts will be required if offered admission.
- Official test scores sent by the testing agency if required by the academic department
- GRE and GMAT Institutional and Program Codes for UGA
- Letters of Recommendation will be sent to the academic department electronically as part of the online admission application process
- Supplemental materials required by the department to which you are applying should be mailed directly to the academic department.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Living costs
Athens
United States
1,011-1,643 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships

