PhD, International Education

About This Degree

Prepare for a faculty position in comparative and international education, or for a career as a professional educator in international and multinational settings. Develop a course of study that concentrates on a cultural area of the world, with options to study abroad, and take courses in specialized research methods, social science or humanities disciplines, globalization, and educational policy.

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Official title: PhD in International Education

Format: Full-time or Part-time
Credits: 54

Fall Start

Application deadline

December 1

Our curriculum includes doctoral seminars, core courses in international education, specialized research methods, areas studies courses, and course work in your area of interest.

You can tailor your program of study by choosing one of the following concentrations:

Cross-Cultural Exchange and Training prepares you to conduct research, teach, and work in educational and cultural organizations that facilitate international exchanges and cross-cultural training
Global Education prepares you to conduct research; teach; and work in colleges, universities, schools, publishing houses, and educational agencies that design, develop, and implement global education programs
International Development Education prepares you to conduct research, teach, and work in government agencies, private voluntary organizations, and foundations that provide educational assistance to underdeveloped countries to achieve sustainable economic growth

The list below includes initial or current positions for graduates of the International Education doctoral program in the past decade.

Research Director, Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack
Project Director, Pen America
Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs, NYU Shanghai
Vice President for Academic Affairs, Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
Assistant Professor (tenure track), University of Virginia
Senior Program Advisor, International Programs at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Director of Study Abroad, DePaul University
Academic Director, Global Institute for Secondary Educators
Assistant Professor (tenure track), Seton Hall University
Director, Office of International Programs, Boston College
Director, International Programs and Services, SUNY Purchase
Community Manager, Hand in Hand: Center for Jewish-Arab Education in Israel
Associate Professor, American University
Director, Office of International Affairs, Stanford University