Overview

In the Comparative and International Development Education program at University of Minnesota you will develop an in-depth understanding of the similarities and differences in educational systems throughout the world, including higher education systems, and you will have opportunities for relevant internships and research with faculty to enhance your practical applied skills.

You will also learn about how international educational experiences influence domestic students and the value of international educational exchanges and experiences for the promotion of peace, global understanding, and social justice. In addition, you will gain the skills to assess and make recommendations in support of optimal student learning, the development of intercultural competence, and the creation of innovative cultural learning experiences.

Careers

Vice provost for academic affairs
Associate director, programs in executive education
Global learning advisor
Project officer
Monitoring and evaluation executive

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Education
Strategies for Development of International Education Systems
Educational Reform in International Context
Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Leadership
Critical Issues in International Education and Educational Exchange
Intercultural Education and Training: Theory and Application

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

Credits

30 SCH

Plan A (34 credits) and Plan B (30 credits).

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education International Development View 135 other Masters in International Development in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Minnesota and/or in United States, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

Application fee: International ($95.00) / U.S. citizen/permanent resident ($75.00)
Transcripts
GRE Scores
Applicant Statements
Two letters of recommendation required
English Language Test Scores (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.).
Common Ground Consortium Fellowship (optional)

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

29580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14790 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

29580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14790 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

19116 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9558 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Minneapolis

1130 - 2045 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Comparative and International Development Education.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About