Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis: Global Higher Education MS

Master of Science in Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis

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Is this program right for you?

The Global Higher Education (GHE) master’s degree program focuses on training future generations of professionals and scholars striving for diversity, equity and inclusion in a global context. GHE enables individuals to engage with higher education administration and leadership around the world, and to strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in a global context.

The program provides pathways to careers in higher education administration and student affairs, especially in international education, for academic positions such as advisors, counselors, and program coordinators
A family-like collaborative learning community with Individualized mentoring and career coaching throughout the program
Includes an embedded internship and career development program

Education that works for you

Be part of an interactive and collaborative learning community and graduate ready to lead and research with UW–Madison’s master’s degree in Global Higher Education.

Program type

Master’s degree

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Degree awarded

Master of Science in Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis

Commitment

1–2 years

Tuition

Resident: $670.47 per credit
Nonresident: $1,503.40 per credit

Format

Evening/weekend

Face-to-face

Credits

30 graduate credits

Admission terms

Program only admits for fall term

Offered by

School of Education

STEM opt eligible

Supports F-1 Visa

Yes

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Application deadlines

Fall 2026

Priority deadline: December 1, 2025
International deadline: March 31, 2026
Deadline: July 1, 2026

Fall 2027

Priority deadline: December 1, 2026
International deadline: March 31, 2027
Deadline: July 1, 2027

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The UW–Madison School of Education was ranked first in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Education Graduate Schools rankings — marking the 12th straight year it has been rated among the top five.

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What you’ll learn

Lead the future of higher education with the Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis: Global Higher Education MS program. Through a blend of online coursework and collaboration, you’ll gain skills and knowledge to drive positive change in international education.

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