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Prof.D in Higher Education (EdD)

University of Toronto

Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #32

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Prof.D in Higher Education (EdD) is a professional doctorate in Education & Teaching programme offered by University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 46,600 per year (CAD 7,537 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Professional Doctorate
Field: Education & Teaching
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 7,537 / year
International tuition: CAD 46,600 / year

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: sgs.utoronto.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Higher Education at the University of Toronto's Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), in the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education, prepares professionals for leadership positions in higher education administration or policy. The program is delivered mostly on campus, normally over 4 years full-time or up to 6 years part-time, with continuous registration required and at least two consecutive sessions of full-time, on-campus study. Students must complete a minimum of 4.0 full-course equivalents, including required Higher Education coursework, a research-methods course, a supervised applied-research practicum, and a collaborative proseminar, followed by a comprehensive examination and a thesis reporting original research on an applied postsecondary-education topic. Admissions to the EdD option in Higher Education have been administratively suspended.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies and must hold a relevant and acceptable Master of Education (MEd) or Master of Arts (MA); in individual cases, students with another highly relevant graduate degree may be admitted but will be required to complete additional courses in Higher Education. Admissions to the Higher Education EdD option have been administratively suspended.

About University of Toronto

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1827
Students: 103,140
QS rank: #32
Programs: 507
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Prof.D in Higher Education (EdD) award?

University of Toronto awards a Professional Doctorate in the field of Education & Teaching on completion of this programme.

How long does Prof.D in Higher Education (EdD) take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

How much does Prof.D in Higher Education (EdD) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 46,600 per year (CAD 7,537 per year for local students).

Can Prof.D in Higher Education (EdD) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at University of Toronto.

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