Key information
- Duration: Full-time — 60 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting August 2027 — Apply before Dec 2026
Overview
About the program
Students in the Educational Statistics and Research Methods program at the University of Delaware design and conduct research either on advancing research methodologies or on applying advanced methods to education issues.
Doctoral students also present research at conferences, collaborate with faculty on peer-reviewed publications, engage in the work of interdisciplinary research centers through graduate assistantships and learn in an environment with small class sizes and supportive faculty.
Our graduates accept tenure-track or research faculty positions in research universities as well as research positions in state departments of education, school districts and other research organizations.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Proseminar in Education
- Qualitative Research in Educational Settings
- Educational Measurement Theory
- Statistical Inference
- Research Colloquium in Education
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GRE® General Test — Required
English requirements
- TOEFL® iBT — 100
- IELTS — 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Transcripts of all previous academic work at the undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) level.
- GRE scores are required.
- Three letters of recommendation are required. Applicants should select recommenders who can comment on their potential to succeed in doctoral work.
- A personal statement in the essay section of the application is required.
- Applicants should introduce themselves and discuss educational and career goals related to the PhD in ESRM program and how this program is a good match for their interests. Applicants should identify their focus area and potential research interest.
- While there are no requirements set by the School of Education, personal statements are generally 2-5 pages in length.
- A resume is required.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 17,318 AUD / year (≈ 12,276 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 17,318 AUD / year (≈ 12,276 USD / year)
- Domestic / In-State: 17,318 AUD / year (≈ 12,276 USD / year)
Living costs
Newark, United States — 1,397-2,398 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships Information
PhD's scholarship opportunities are available for Educational Statistics and Research Methods.