Overview

The International Educational Development program of University of Pennsylvania equips students with specialized skills and knowledge in the field of international educational development, focusing on low and middle-income countries.

The intentionally small cohort fosters close relationships and collaboration. The program integrates education with politics, economics, and culture, offering a strong interdisciplinary foundation to the field.

Key Features

Students explore key topics like early childhood education, human rights, language policy, migration, nonprofit management, data analysis, public health, curriculum design, and technology for development.

The program's international internship offers hands-on experience with organizations like, UNESCO, UNICEF, and the Aga Khan Foundation, allowing students to apply their learning to real-world policy and practice. Alumni and current students form an active global network that offers mentorship, advice, and career connections long after graduation.

Outcomes

Graduates continue to pursue internships and employment in a variety of international settings, as well as at public and private educational institutions. Others have gone on to pursue their doctoral studies at leading universities.

Deep understanding of global education policy, practice, and research

Research and evaluation experience in international contexts

Practical internship experience with global organizations

Evidence-based communication skills for diverse stakeholders

Access to an active global network of peers, alumni, and faculty mentors

Careers

Associate Program Manager, Pratham Education Foundation

Associate Research Scientist, New York University

Education Advisor, UNICEF Myanmar

Early Childhood Development Specialist, Save the Children

Junior Policy Analyst, OECD

Program Manager, Earth Institute Center for Sustainable Development

Program Officer, UNESCO, Bangkok

Researcher, Harvard University

Sr. Resource Manager (MENA), International Rescue Committee

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Education and International Development

International Educational Development in Practice: Tools, Techniques and Ethics

Masters Proseminar in International Educational Development

Monitoring & Evaluation in International Education Development

Causal Inference for Educational Research

Social and Statistical Network Analysis

Quasi-Experimental Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Statement of Purpose: In 750 words or less, please describe why you are interested in pursuing a degree in International Educational Development at Penn GSE. Reflect on your work experiences (professional, volunteer, internship, and so on), and how you think this program aligns with your interests and professional goals.

Résumé: A current résumé/CV is required.

Letters of Recommendation Required: 3

Transcripts: Transcript(s) from prior undergraduate and graduate institution(s) are required.

Additional Application Requirements: Applicants to this program will be asked to participate in an admissions video interview. It is strongly encouraged that all applicants complete this step. This will assist the faculty in their holistic evaluation of your application materials.

Tuition Fees

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63840 USD / year

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63840 USD / year

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In-State

63840 USD / year

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Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

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Careers

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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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Financing

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