Unicollege and Westcliff University

• A Highly Competitive Duration: The program offers a personalized study plan that takes into account the candidate’s academic and professional background, including the potential recognition of credits from prior degrees or professional experiences. This unique feature of the program’s admission process allows candidates to complete the doctorate within a minimum of approximately one and a half years and a maximum of five years.
• The actual duration of the program, which typically extends over three years, is determined during the admission process based on an individual assessment of the candidate’s professional and academic background.
• The program consists of 48 total credits, with a maximum of 50% (24 credits) eligible for recognition from previous academic and/or professional achievements.

• A Flexible, Self-Paced Approach: Candidates have the opportunity to accelerate, pause, or resume their studies.
• After completing the first semester, students who maintain a minimum cGPA of 3.3 can request an accelerated study track, allowing them to take additional courses and complete the EdD in a shorter timeframe, aligning with their professional and personal schedule.
• If necessary, students can return to the standard track, temporarily suspend their studies (via a Leave of Absence – LOA), or permanently withdraw while retaining their earned credits for future evaluation.
• This self-paced model gives candidates full control over their academic journey, ensuring flexibility and autonomy.

• A Well-Structured Academic Load: Designed for working professionals, the program balances academic rigor with the demands of professional life.
• Fully online, the program follows Italian time zones while maintaining live interactions with Westcliff University faculty.
• The standard academic year includes six courses, each lasting approximately two months, to prevent excessive exam overload.
• Each course requires only one weekly online session of 1–1.5 hours (usually, 17:00–20:00, post-work hours), complemented by independent reading, writing, and research activities.
• Progressive, continuous assessment: Instead of relying solely on final exams, students receive ongoing evaluations, including papers, presentations, and group projects, which help students recover any academic deficiencies in real time.

A Simplified Admission Process:

The doctoral program offers six admission windows per year (one every two months). Candidates must apply 35-55 days before the start of their desired intake.

Steps to Apply:

1. Submit an email to phd@unicollege.eu including: full name, profession, most recent academic attainments, awarding institution, and grade.
2. Within 10 business days, Unicollege will schedule an orientation session(likely virtual).
3. If approved, candidates will receive further instructions and must complete enrollment within 5 business days.

Required Documents:

1. Official transcripts of all post-graduate academic records(only holders of a master’s degree or higher may apply).
2. Certified copies of all university diplomas obtained.
3. English language proficiency certificate(recognized certifications or, if unavailable, an internal Unicollege evaluation).

Document Translation

Requirements: All official documents in Italian must be translated into English via a certified translation. If candidates do not have certified translations, Unicollege can provide them within 10 business days.

• According to College Board – Trends in Graduate Education 2023, the average tuition for a three-year doctoral program in the United States is:
  • $117,000 at a public university
  • $207,000 at a private university
• This EdD consists of 48 credits (16 courses at 3 credits each), priced at $780 per credit, for a total of $37,440 (excluding additional fees).
• Scholarships: Unicollege offers merit-based scholarships covering up to 75% of tuition, based on the candidate’s academic, professional, and personal background.