Top Policy Studies Universities & Colleges in USA in 2026 - Fees, Requirements & Eligibility
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#41/450 QS Ranking 2025(Education)

UT-Austin, Austin

9.3(Based on 15 User Reviews)Texas, USA27%Acceptance Rate
M.Ed Education Policy and Planning
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5
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Tuition:  
$25.5K/Yr
Living
$17.1K/Yr
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#32/450 QS Ranking 2025(Education)

UI-Urbana, Urbana

9.0(Based on 19 User Reviews)Illinois, USA43.7%Acceptance Rate
M.Ed Education Policy, Organization and Leadership
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL104
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Tuition:  
$29.8K/Yr
Living
$14.5K/Yr
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#31/450 QS Ranking 2025(Education)

Pennsylvania State University, State College

4.7(Based on 19 User Reviews)Pennsylvania, USA54%Acceptance Rate
M.A Educational Theory and Policy
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5
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Tuition:  
$45.4K/Yr
Living
$11.3K/Yr
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#20/450 QS Ranking 2025(Education)

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison

8.0(Based on 21 User Reviews)Wisconsin, USA45%Acceptance Rate
M.S Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo125IELTS7
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Tuition:  
$25.6K/Yr
Living
$16.4K/Yr
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#39/450 QS Ranking 2025(Education)

Ohio State University, Columbus

5.3(Based on 7 User Reviews)Ohio, USA61%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Arts Administration, Education and Policy
Course duration:
5 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL79
Programs
Tuition:  
$66.3K/Yr
Living
$15.2K/Yr
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#80/450 QS Ranking 2025(Education)

UM-College Park, College Park

6.3(Based on 24 User Reviews)Maryland, USA45%Acceptance Rate
M.Ed Higher Education, Student Affairs and International Education Policy
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
GRE320TOEFL80PTE68
Programs
Tuition:  
$25.8K/Yr
Living
$17.4K/Yr
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#401/450 QS Ranking 2025(Education)

University of Rochester, Rochester

9.0(Based on 5 User Reviews)New York, USA35.9%Acceptance Rate
M.S Education Policy
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo125IELTS7
Programs
Tuition:  
$52.1K/Yr
Living
$10.5K/Yr
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#151/450 QS Ranking 2025(Education)

University of Colorado-Boulder, Boulder

8.3(Based on 5 User Reviews)Colorado, USA81%Acceptance Rate
M.A Educational Foundations, Policy and Practice
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120IELTS6.5PTE54
Programs
Tuition:  
$34.7K/Yr
Living
$14K/Yr
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#251/450 QS Ranking 2025(Education)

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg

10.0(Based on 6 User Reviews)Virginia, USA55%Acceptance Rate
M.A Education, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
GRE310IELTS7.5PTE53
Programs
Tuition:  
$33.3K/Yr
Living
$17K/Yr
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#151/450 QS Ranking 2025(Education)

George Washington University, Washington

6.3(Based on 10 User Reviews)District Of Columbia, USA44%Acceptance Rate
M.A Education Policy Studies
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
GRE314IELTS6.0PTE53
Programs
Tuition:  
$28.5K/Yr
Living
$13K/Yr
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#301/450 QS Ranking 2025(Education)

University at Buffalo, Buffalo

9.3(Based on 25 User Reviews)New York, USA74%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Educational Culture, Policy and Society
Course duration:
5 months
Exams Accepted:
GRE309TOEFL90PTE50
Programs
Tuition:  
$25K/Yr
Living
$18.1K/Yr
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#401/420 QS Ranking 2024(Education)

University of California-Riverside, Riverside

8.7(Based on 3 User Reviews)California, USA70%Acceptance Rate
M.Ed Higher Education Administration and Policy
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6
Programs
Tuition:  
$38.5K/Yr
Living
$15.5K/Yr
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#67/450 QS Ranking 2025(Education)

University of Georgia, Athens

6.3(Based on 12 User Reviews)Georgia, USA37.2%Acceptance Rate
M.Ed Educational Administration and Policy
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
GRE297TOEFL80
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Tuition:  
$30.5K/Yr
Living
$11.7K/Yr
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#101/450 QS Ranking 2025(Education)

University of Iowa, Iowa City

8.3(Based on 7 User Reviews)Iowa, USA84.7%Acceptance Rate
M.A Educational Policy and Leadership Studies
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120TOEFL81PTE68
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Tuition:  
$19.4K/Yr
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$10.4K/Yr
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#301/450 QS Ranking 2025(Education)

University of Utah, Salt Lake City

9.7(Based on 10 User Reviews)Utah, USA
Ph.D Educational Leadership and Policy
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5
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Tuition:  
$35.2K/Yr
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#101/450 QS Ranking 2025(Education)

Florida State University, Tallahassee

6.3(Based on 20 User Reviews)Florida, USA25%Acceptance Rate
M.S Education Policy and Evaluation
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120IELTS6.5PTE55
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Tuition:  
$20K/Yr
Living
$13.5K/Yr
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#251/300 QS Ranking 2019(Education)

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

9.3(Based on 3 User Reviews)Tennessee, USA46%Acceptance Rate
B.A Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo100TOEFL80PTE53
Programs
Tuition:  
$33.3K/Yr
Living
$10.7K/Yr
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#151/450 QS Ranking 2025(Education)

University of Missouri-Mizzou, Columbia

6.7(Based on 4 User Reviews)Missouri, USA77%Acceptance Rate
M.Ed Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
GRE296IELTS6.5PTE59
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Tuition:  
$45.9K/Yr
Living
$10.7K/Yr
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#351/450 QS Ranking 2025(Education)

University at Albany, Albany

7.3(Based on 9 User Reviews)New York, USA71%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Educational Policy and Leadership
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
GRE300IELTS6.5PTE53
Programs
Tuition:  
$28.8K/Yr
Living
$13.5K/Yr
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#401/601 THE Ranking 2025(Education)

UT-Arlington, Arlington

9.0(Based on 17 User Reviews)Texas, USA80%Acceptance Rate
M.Ed Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo100TOEFL79PTE53
Programs
Tuition:  
$11K/Yr
Living
$14.4K/Yr
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