BUMaster of Education in Higher Education AdministrationBoston University · Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Jul 1, 2027 | Aug 1, 2027).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Statement of qualifications & objectives

Approximately two double-spaced pages.

Resume or CV

Comprehensive summary of relevant job experiences and educational background; may include activities, awards, and personal interests.

Equity & inclusion statement

Maximum two double-spaced pages.

Recommendation letters x 2

Two letters from instructors, direct supervisors, or others who can appraise skills and ability; institutional email preferred.

Optional essay

Optional

Optional additional information not reflected elsewhere; reapplicants encouraged to describe how the application has strengthened.

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Bachelor's degree expected for Wheelock master's admission. No minimum GPA published as a hard cutoff on the deadlines page.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; Wheelock minimum for all programs if English proficiency proof is required.
TOEFL: New scale: 5.0 overall | Old scale: 100 overall; Wheelock required total/overall for TOEFL iBT score reports starting January 2026, if English proficiency proof is required.; Wheelock minimum overall TOEFL or MyBest score if English proficiency proof is required. Tests before the Jan 2026 scale change.
GRE: Not required; Wheelock does not require GRE or other standardized tests for consideration; optional scores may be submitted (institution code 3087).

Historical admission data is not published.