Higher Education Administration

Admission to Master's Degree at KU

The University of Kansas is a great place to pursue a graduate degree, since graduate education is central to KU’s mission of learning, scholarship and creative activity.  We invite you to explore our graduate degree information, review our student resources, and learn more on our knowledgeable faculty and the vibrant community of Lawrence, Kansas.

Once you’ve decided to apply, use the Apply Now button on this page to get started! Please note that KU does not accept paper applications for admission.  The online application is designed to give you the ability to submit all supporting documents in one form.

Not sure of how to proceed? We’ve created a Graduate Application Checklist, just for you!

Application Deadlines for Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration

FULL TIME STUDENTS: Domestic & International Applicants:
Apply before January 10* to begin the following Fall semester for those seeking an assistantship
*Individuals participating in the Oshkosh Placement Exchange (OPE) are not required to submit an academic application prior to OPE. More information can be found here.

PART TIME STUDENTS: Full-time working professionals seeking admission as a part-time* student
Apply before July 1 to begin the following Fall semester;
Apply before December 1 for the Spring semester; or
Apply before May 1 for the Summer semester
*Part time students are not required to hold an assistantship

Regular admission requires a bachelor’s degree and a grade-point average (GPA) of at least a B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a foreign university with substantially equivalent bachelor’s degree requirements. If you are an international applicant, we strongly encourage you to complete the application process well in advance of stated deadlines, in order to ensure adequate time for processing of visa-related paperwork.

Review the Graduate Application Checklist to get started.