University at Albany

Educational Policy and Leadership

Closes: Nov 16, 2026

Salary: A$39,949 per year

Overview

Careers

With quick access to the nearby cities of Boston, Montreal, and New York City, you can easily get involved with research projects at K-12 schools, higher education institutions, government agencies, nonprofits, and businesses both within and beyond the Capital Region. This Educational Policy and Leadership program is offered at the University at Albany.

Programme Structure

Areas of concentration include:

Educational Policy
Global and Comparative Educational Policy
Higher Education
School Leadership

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GRE — Required

English requirements

Duolingo English Test: 110
TOEFL iBT: 79
PTE Academic: 53
IELTS: 6.5

Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts from all schools attended
Three letters of recommendation
Official GRE scores
Resume
Personal Statement of Goals
Educational Leadership Essay

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International: 39,949 AUD / year (≈ 28,318 USD / year)
Out-of-State: 39,949 AUD / year (≈ 28,318 USD / year)
Domestic (In-State): 19,621 AUD / year (≈ 13,908 USD / year)

Living costs

Albany, United States: 1,425-2,215 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

PhD scholarship opportunities for Educational Policy and Leadership are available. Applicants may be eligible to apply for a range of scholarships, subject to a selection process applied by each provider.