Overview

About Learning Sciences at The University of Iowa

Our program delivers experiences that enable you to develop a principled understanding of how people think and learn and how to use that knowledge for designing, implementing, and evaluating instruction, technology, and the social and material components of learning environments beyond the classroom alone.

Your program advisor will help guide you through the requirements for degree completion.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Foundations of the Learning Sciences
Design of Instruction
Educational Psychology
Tools and External Representations in Learning Processes
Cognitive Theories of Learning
Design of Learning Environments

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

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Late applications will be accepted but may not be considered for funding.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Iowa City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a Regionally Accredited American College or University, or an equivalent degree from another country as determined by the Office of Admissions.

Undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 or better on a four-point scale.

Graduate GPA or 3.00 or better on a four-point scale.

Teaching experience is desirable but not required.

English Proficiency Requirements (international applicants)

Three letters of recommendation

Once recommended for admission, international students must send a Financial Statement.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

32776 USD / year

≈ 32776 USD / year
Out-of-State

32776 USD / year

≈ 32776 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13829 USD / year

≈ 13829 USD / year

Living costs

Iowa City

United States

1187 - 1841 USD / month

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

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Overview

About Learning Sciences at The University of Iowa

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Iowa City

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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