Key Information
- Duration: Full-time — 84 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting August 2027. Apply before January 2027.
Overview
Features
If you're planning a career in senior-level college or university administration, the 60-credit Higher Education degree at Indiana University Bloomington provides in-depth study of administrative functions informed by theory, research, and practical experience, allowing students to identify their professional interests and pursue courses and related activities that meet those needs.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Assessment, economics and finance of postsecondary education
- Enrollment management
- Institutional research
- Public policy
- Student development
- Teaching and learning
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 2.7
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Master's degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 out of 4.00
- Completed online application that includes:
- Personal statement
- Two letters of recommendation
- Minimum 79 TOEFL score or minimum 6.5 IELTS score or minimum 115 Duolingo score (international students only)
- Writing sample
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 43,178 AUD / year (≈ 30,748 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 43,178 AUD / year (≈ 30,748 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 15,118 AUD / year (≈ 10,766 USD / year)
Living costs
Bloomington, United States: 1,504–2,434 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships — below you will find PhD scholarship opportunities for Higher Education.