Key Information
- Duration: Full-time, 60 months
- Start dates: Starting August 2027
- Application deadlines: Apply before Feb 2027 (National); Apply before Jan 2027 (International)
Overview
Classes are offered through a mix of online and weekend on-campus schedules (see "Delivery & Format" below for more details). The program is open to both full- and part-time students.
Features
- The Learning Design and Technology PhD at University of Hawaii at Manoa is designed to prepare influential scholars and leaders in the field of Learning Design and Technology (LTEC) and the learning sciences.
- The LTEC program requires a minimum of 40 credit hours of coursework and completion of a scholarly research project written as a dissertation.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Research Core
- Learning Design and Technology seminars
- Advanced instructional design studio
- Specialization interest area
- Minimum of one course of dissertation credit
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GRE: Required. The GRE General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 61
Other requirements
General requirements:
- It is strongly recommended that applicants have graduated, or will graduate, from a UHM recognized, accredited, master’s degree program prior to beginning the PhD, Learning Design & Technology program.
- The GRE is required for admission to this program.
- A transcript from each post-secondary institution attended.
- A written statement of objectives as part of your application.
- Your resumé or CV.
- A sample of scholarly writing as part of your application.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
- Applicants who are not native English speakers may need to take the TOEFL or IELTS (Academic) tests. For more information view the Graduate Division website.
- International students that have been admitted are required to submit a copy of their Identification documents (i.e. Passport or Identification Card)
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 15,944 AUD / year (≈ 11,216 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 15,944 AUD / year (≈ 11,216 USD / year)
- Domestic / In-State: 7,392 AUD / year (≈ 5,200 USD / year)
Living costs
Honolulu, United States: 2,331-3,554 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

