University of British Columbia

The Higher Education Program at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver, Canada) focuses on the study of institutions of higher learning. The multifaceted, interdisciplinary Program draws on aspects of history, philosophy, sociology, economics, political science, psychology, law, and administrative studies. The Program addresses several core themes: the foundations of higher education; the contexts in which institutions and systems of higher education operate; international and comparative perspectives of higher education systems and policies; international and comparative perspectives on access, admissions, and student mobility; current issues in higher education; transitions and access in education; perspectives on retention, attrition, and success in institutions of higher education; student success in higher education; and interrogating higher education environments. Four graduate degrees are offered for those with an interest in higher education: MEd, MA, EdD and PhD.