The history and roots of the EdD were in the United States. Other countries or regions have adopted or developed the award, often following different conventions and with different structures. This section, … See more

PhD in education — a doctorate in philosophy — can be done in any university recognized by U.G.C. If you have cleared NET … See more

In Singapore, the National Institute of Education (Nanyang Technological University) is the sole university that awards the EdD degree. The EdD programme has the … See more

In Australia, entry requirements for the EdD are similar to the PhD except that the former requires a number of years professional experience in education or academia. See more

In Canada, the Ed.D. tends to be granted by faculties of education at Universities and is a terminal degree in education. Much like the United … See more

In Ireland, EdD programs have only recently been introduced. They tend to follow the UK model of initial research modules followed by longer research papers and thesis. See more

In South Africa, following a convention of using Latin in academic designations, the doctorate in education is called Doctor Educationis (DEd) … See more