Program Information

Program Description

The PhD program in quantitative research methods in education (QRME) develops researchers, scholars, and policy leaders who engage in traditions of inquiry that create knowledge and understanding founded in empirical evidence.

The program focuses on:

• Building a strong understanding of quantitative methods in research
• Studying causal and complex relationships within applied educational, social, and institutional settings
• Using research to inform policy and practice in applied educational and social settings 

Ideal QRME PhD students:

• Understand the importance of evidence and data in making decisions
• Take an interdisciplinary and systems-level perspective to problems in education
• Value the union of rigorous research methodology with a strong grounding in theory and practice 

Program Information  Faculty

Application at a Glance

You apply for admission through your program. Detailed instructions are available on the program’s website.

UO Application Requirements

• Official Transcripts
• English Language Proficiency Requirement for International Applicants
• Financial Verification for International Applicants

Program-Specific Application Requirements

Required

• CV
• GRE or rGRE or MAT (UO Institution Code: 4846) 
• Letters of Recommendation
• Statement of Purpose
• Writing Sample

Not Required

• GMAT

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