Overview

This Educational Leadership programme from Abu Dhabi University will provide you with the knowledge and skills to enable you to fulfil your potential as a strong academic leader, show you how leadership and learning are connected and enable you to reflect upon current practice in your organization and set a strategy for change.

You will gain a deeper understanding of how organizational behavior and leadership impact educational institutions, analyze education-related policies and the factors that affect their implementation in an educational context and design professional development course in learning and teaching.

Career Prospects

The Master of Education in Educational Leadership Degree prepares graduates for teaching and executive positions at public and private schools. Administrative positions that might be available to those with a master degree in educational leadership include the Principal, Assistant Principal, Head of Department, Instructional Coordinator, Director , Supervisor, or Cluster Manager

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leadership in Education: Theory and Practice

Institutional Enhancement and Quality Assurance

Curriculum Development and Programme Assessment

Big Data and Information Systems in Education

Professional Development and Instructional Supervision

Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Education

Pedagogies for Diversity

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-29 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00

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Abu Dhabi University accepts applications on a rolling basis throughout the year, with intakes in the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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IELTS

6

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Credits

33 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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6

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General requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in a directly related discipline from an accredited university recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education.

A minimum CGPA of 2.5 on a 4.0-point scale.

Copy of Updated CV.

A true copy of an equivalency letter from the UAE Ministry of Education for applicants graduating from universities outside the UAE, in addition to a true copy of the certified Bachelor degree certificate and transcript.

Original equivalency letter issued by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education for any qualification issued outside the UAE.

A police clearance certificate issued by any of the police departments located throughout the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Evidence of relevant work experience may be required

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

48510 AED / year

≈ 48510 AED / year

Additional Details

National students fees per credit:

Al Ain Campus: 2940 AED

Abu Dhabi Campus: 2940 AED

Living costs

Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

5000 - 8600 AED / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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