Boston College fully funded Higher Education PhD for Fall 2027
Boston College
Boston College’s in-person Higher Education PhD is accepting Fall 2027 applications through 1 December 2026. Full-time admitted students receive four years of full tuition remission, a stipend through a graduate assistantship and health insurance. Applicants must already hold a master’s degree.
The Lynch School PhD in Higher Education prepares researchers to study postsecondary institutions and education policy, including social justice in national and international contexts. Students work alongside faculty on research projects. The programme is based at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Full-time and part-time study are available, but the stated funding package is for full-time admitted students.
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Benefits
Full tuition remission, graduate assistantship stipend and health insurance for four years for full-time admitted students. Stipend amount is not specified on the programme page.
Eligibility summary
Applicants must already hold a master’s degree. The four-year funding package applies to full-time admitted PhD students; part-time study is not described as funded. Review the official programme page for international credential evaluation and other admissions conditions.
Requirements
Submit the Fall 2027 online application and all supporting materials by 1 December 2026. Boston College states that this is a firm deadline and the programme does not offer rolling admission.
Documents required
Résumé, 1,000–1,500-word personal statement, three recommendations including at least one academic letter, and transcripts from all college or university study. Applicants with degrees outside the United States should follow the international credential instructions.
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How to submit applications
Official Boston College programme page and application link checked 21 October 2026. Four-year funding only for full-time admitted students; 1 December 2026 deadline.
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