Ph.D. in History, Philosophy, and Policy in 91¿´Æ¬ÍøÕ¾ – Specialization in 91¿´Æ¬ÍøÕ¾ Policy Studies
Help shape the future of education.
What can we do to boost school access and graduation rates to address racial and other inequities, and how can we balance school choice with the benefits of public education?
How do we best evaluate student and teacher performance, and how do we reform schools to improve such performance?
How can education law best be used to advance social justice and balance freedom of speech with the instructional mission of public schools?
How can schools best accommodate cultural differences and help shape the global, democratic citizens of the future?
These are just a few of the questions and challenges that education policymakers face in the 21st century.
In this Ph.D. program, you will learn how to research a range of educational problems and challenges, with a focus on justice and equality of opportunity, from kindergarten through graduate school, and from the United States to Indonesia.
Program Essentials
Starting Semester
Deadline
Fall
Dec 1
Spring
Nov 1
Summer
Mar 1
December 1 is the priority funding deadline for the Dean's Fellowship, School of 91¿´Æ¬ÍøÕ¾ Fellowship, and IU Graduate School Recruitment Fellowships. Eligible applicants will automatically be considered for fellowships – no separate application is necessary.
International students are encouraged to apply early to allow extra time for their materials to arrive.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
(minimum accumulative GPA 2.75 out of 4.00)
Completed online application that includes:
Personal statement
Resume (required from international students only)
Two letters of recommendation
International students only:
Minimum TOEFL score of 4.0
or minimum TOEFL score of 79 if taken prior to 1/21/2026
or minimum 6.5 IELTS score
or minimum 115 Duolingo score
The Graduate Studies Office will accept unofficial transcripts and self-reported test scores for admission reviews. Any admission made with these documents would be conditioned on receipt of official documents, which should be provided as soon as possible.
If you are currently enrolled or have applied in the past year, you are eligible for a reduced application fee of $35.
Consult your employer about the availability of
tuition reimbursement or tuition assistance
programs.
Active duty military, veterans, and military families should visit the
to take full advantage of available financial assistance and educational benefits.
Steffi Thomas is from Kerala, India. She is interested in reasearching the role of non-state actors in influencing education policy through a social justice lens.
