PhD in Education

We are not accepting applications for fall 2024 enrollment. Applications for fall 2025 enrollment will resume in October 2024.

How to Apply Instructions

Applications to College of Education Programs will be submitted through Mākālei.

1. Submit to UH Manoa Graduate Division

  • A new UH Graduate Application.
    1. Your planned Course of Study is “Education-PhD (No Spring Admission)
  • Official Transcripts from each institution attended (except for UH system transcripts)
  • Official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Scores
  • Graduate Division Residency Declaration Form (Hawaii residents only)
  • TOEFL or IELTS Scores (International Students only)
  • International Student Financial Form (International Students only)

2. Submit to Curriculum Studies Department

(Please submit the following documents through Makalei)

  • Three letters of recommendation (Recommendation Letter Instructions)
    • Submitted electronically (preferred)
    • If mailed or faxed must be on Letterhead and signed.
  • A statement of objectives (What is a good Statement of Objectives)
  • Evidence of formal (scholarly) writing
  • A copy of your CV (resume)