Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Jan 2027
Language
- English
- Duolingo English Test: 125
- TOEFL® IBT: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
72 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Miami, United States
Disciplines
- Educational Research
- Statistics
Overview
The mission of the Research, Measurement, and Evaluation doctoral program from the University of Miami is to provide students with the requisite training in the application of statistical and measurement methodologies to conduct original research in the fields of educational research and measurement methodology, and to serve as experts in the areas of research design, data analysis, and measurement.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate mastery of the computer programing skills that is required for conducting research project using computer simulation in R.
- Students will conduct original research in the field of statistical and measurement methodology.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to provide methodological consultation.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Quantitative Methods
- Research Methods
- Applied Multivariate Statistics
- Item Response Theory
- Structural Equation Modeling for Multivariable Data
- Multilevel Modeling
- Advanced Topics In Research, Measurement, And Evaluation
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3
- GRE®: Required
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 125
- TOEFL® IBT: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
Admission to the RME doctoral program is based on the following:
- Official transcripts showing undergraduate and graduate GPAs. An undergraduate and graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- GRE Verbal, Quantitative, and Writing Scores. The target minimum is a score of 300 combined on verbal and quantitative.
- Three letters of recommendation. At least two of the three letters of recommendation should include specific evaluation of the candidate's potential to engage in scholarly research required for this program.
- A personal statement
- TOEFL or IELTS Scores (for international students)
Tuition Fees
- International: 53,711 AUD / year (≈ 38,073 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 53,711 AUD / year (≈ 38,073 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 53,711 AUD / year (≈ 38,073 USD / year)
Living costs
Miami, United States: 2,127-3,672 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarship opportunities are available for the Research, Measurement, and Evaluation PhD.
