Ph.D Program in Education
The Ph.D Program in Education at IEC University equips students with the expertise and research opportunities to become transformative, theory-driven scholars and advocates for change. This interdisciplinary program is dedicated to advancing the field of education and fostering improved learning opportunities and outcomes for individuals across all stages of life. Through collaboration with distinguished faculty and immersion in a vibrant, diverse region rich with research possibilities, students tackle pressing societal challenges, inequities, and complex educational issues.
The program at IEC University fosters an inclusive academic environment, empowering students to grow into scholars who champion equity, diversity, and social justice. By engaging in cutting-edge research, students challenge conventional educational frameworks, preparing them to drive impactful change and contribute to the global evolution of educational practices. The program emphasizes critical thinking, ethical leadership, and evidence-based advocacy, ensuring graduates are ready to shape educational policy and practice worldwide.
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Program Overview
The Ph.D Program in Education is designed to deepen your understanding of the multifaceted nature of education while building proficiency in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. With a focus on transformative impact, the curriculum emphasizes independent research in areas such as human development, teaching and learning, policy analysis, institutional dynamics, and instructional strategies. Graduates are prepared for roles as university professors, researchers, senior education leaders, or policymakers.
The program is guided by a dedicated group of globally recognized faculty with expertise in equity, cultural contexts, and social dimensions of education. Faculty members bring diverse theoretical perspectives and a strong record of community engagement and policy influence at local, state, and national levels.
- Robust research opportunities and teaching experiences enable students to bridge theory and practice while contributing to the field.
- The flexible, tailored curriculum allows students to pursue their individual research interests and collaborate with other departments at IEC University.
Program Highlights
Admission Eligibility
4 Year Bachelor’s Degree Holders
- Completed a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree with at least 75% marks or equivalent grade.
- A 5% mark relaxation may apply for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer), Differently-Abled, EWS, and other categories as per regulatory decisions.
Master’s Degree Holders
- Completed a 1-year/2-semester master’s degree after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree, or a 2-year/4-semester master’s degree after a 3-year bachelor’s degree, or equivalent qualifications, with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.
- Equivalent qualifications from accredited foreign institutions are accepted.
- A 5% mark relaxation may apply for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer), Differently-Abled, EWS, and other categories as per regulatory decisions.
M.Phil. Holders
- Completed an M.Phil. program with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade, or an equivalent qualification from an accredited foreign institution.
- A 5% mark relaxation may apply for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer), Differently-Abled, EWS, and other categories as per regulatory decisions.
