Overview

In the Comparative and International Development Education program at University of Minnesota you will develop an in-depth understanding of the similarities and differences in educational systems throughout the world, including higher education systems, and you will have opportunities for relevant internships and research with faculty to enhance your practical applied skills.

You will also learn about how international educational experiences influence domestic students and the value of international educational exchanges and experiences for the promotion of peace, global understanding, and social justice. In addition, you will gain the skills to assess and make recommendations in support of optimal student learning, the development of intercultural competence, and the creation of innovative cultural learning experiences.

Careers

Vice provost for academic affairs
Associate director, programs in executive education
Global learning advisor
Project officer
Monitoring and evaluation executive

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Education
Strategies for Development of International Education Systems
Educational Reform in International Context
Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Leadership
Critical Issues in International Education and Educational Exchange
Intercultural Education and Training: Theory and Application

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Plan A (34 credits) and Plan B (30 credits).

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application fee: International ($95.00) / U.S. citizen/permanent resident ($75.00)
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Two letters of recommendation required
English Language Test Scores (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.).
Common Ground Consortium Fellowship (optional)

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

33552 USD / year

≈ 33552 USD / year
Out-of-State

33552 USD / year

≈ 33552 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21264 USD / year

≈ 21264 USD / year

Living costs

Minneapolis

United States

1130 - 2045 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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