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Residential Master's in Education
The residential Master’s in Education (Ed.M.) at the Harvard Graduate School of Education prepares educators and aspiring educators — like you — with the knowledge and skills to change the world through education.
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Online Master's in Education
Part-time, career-embedded program, delivered online, for experienced educators looking to advance their leadership in higher education, pre-K–12, or international education policy and management.
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Doctor of Education Leadership
Preparing transformative leaders to have the capacity to guide complex organizations, navigate political environments, and create systemic change in the field of education.
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Doctor of Philosophy in Education
Training cutting-edge researchers who work across disciplines, generate knowledge, and translate discoveries into transformative policy and practice.
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Nov 1, 2026
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Dec 1, 2026
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Jan 5, 2027
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Timeline at a Glance
Information Session
Attend an Information Session
Submit your application
Nov 1, 2026
Submit application for TTL Licensure
Dec 1, 2026
Submit application for Ph.D.
Jan 5, 2027
Submit application for Ed.M.
Get a decision by
Mid-Dec 2026
Notifications for TTL Licensure
Late Feb 2027
Notifications for Ph.D.
Mid-March 2027
Notifications for Ed.M.
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As part of HGSE’s commitment to our common mission, we each share a responsibility to respect the rights, differences, and dignity of others. We strive to sustain an environment that is conducive to fostering the highest levels of learning for all, where we can learn from one another and grow together.
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