Overview

The Higher Education program of the University of Houston is offered in both face-to-face and online formats. Both delivery methods use a cohort model that enables students to earn their master’s degree in two years. The coursework addresses critical issues impacting college students and postsecondary institutions, and emphasizes the connection between theory and practice. Reflecting our strong commitment to experiential learning, our program provides a wide array of Graduate Assistantship, internship, and professional development opportunities.

Key Facts

Houston, the nation’s fourth largest city, is bustling with culture and energy and has recently gained recognition as America’s next great global city. Our students come to study with us from all over the United States and internationally, and represent a diverse array of backgrounds and experiences. Students learn and study alongside a distinguished higher education faculty that includes current or former university chancellors and presidents, provosts, deans of students, and internationally renowned researchers. The Higher Education faculty and students are committed to solving critical issues related to college access, equity, affordability, student engagement and learning, and degree completion.

Graduates of the M.Ed. in Higher Education program are prepared to pursue a wide range of careers in higher education. Many of our graduates have gone on to pursue their Ph.D. in Higher Education. Some graduates assume leadership roles in non-profit organizations focused on improving college access and success. Most commonly, our M.Ed. graduates assume positions or promotions within the following administrative areas on a college or university campus:

Student Affairs

Academic Affairs and Advising

Recruitment and Outreach

Admission and Financial Aid

Housing and Residential Life

Career Services

Student Retention and Success Programs

Institutional Research, Policy, and Planning

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Education

Organisation & Administration of Student Support Services

Student Development/Student Affairs

Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education

American Higher Education

Critical Issues in Higher Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.6

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete online graduate application including statement of interest

Resume/C.V.

Letters of recommendation

Application fee payment

Official transcripts from all previous college/university work sent to the UH Graduate School

Official reporting of GRE scores taken in the last five years

International students have additional documentation requirements

GPA of 2.6 for undergraduate coursework or over the last 60 credit hours of coursework

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

17892 USD / year

≈ 17892 USD / year
Out-of-State

17892 USD / year

≈ 17892 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8802 USD / year

≈ 8802 USD / year

Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Houston

Financing

Funding

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