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    Master of Education in Instructional Leadership

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    Seattle, USMEdHybrid2 years
    $65,811.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    45
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Master of Education in Instructional Leadership at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a 45-credit, 2-year, hybrid MEd program based in Seattle, US. Tuition is $65,811.

    About the program

    Equips K-12 educators for non-administrative teacher leadership roles through coursework in teacher leadership, content-specific learning, and inquiry-focused leadership practice. Focuses on professional inquiry, collaboration, equitable access, coaching, mentoring, and data-informed discussions.

    Focus: coursework
    US News Education Schools #23 (tie), Curriculum and Instruction #8 (tie)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    2026 Intake
    May 1, 2026
    Autumn 2026
    May 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL - Minimum score: 80; Recommended score: 92+
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS (no specific minimum stated; accepted per UW Graduate School policy)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $23,199.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Education in Instructional Leadership at University of Washington-Seattle Campus cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Education in Instructional Leadership at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is $65,811 across 45 required credits.
    Is Master of Education in Instructional Leadership at University of Washington-Seattle Campus online or in-person?
    Master of Education in Instructional Leadership at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is offered hybrid.
    How long does Master of Education in Instructional Leadership at University of Washington-Seattle Campus take to complete?
    Master of Education in Instructional Leadership at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is structured around 2 years and 45 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Education in Instructional Leadership at University of Washington-Seattle Campus?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 GPA
    What work-permit options follow Master of Education in Instructional Leadership at University of Washington-Seattle Campus?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Education in Instructional Leadership at University of Washington-Seattle Campus: 12 months OPT (US)