31 Full-time Master's in Public Policy in Canada

The Public Policy MPP program offered by University of Saskatchewan provides students with opportunities to conduct research and contribute to the study of public policy and the application of policy expertise in the real world. Students graduating from this program possess the research skills necessary to play integral roles in the civil service, research organizations and industry associations. 

The Master of Indigenous Relations at Laurentian University is a postgraduate programme delivered in a hybrid study mode. It focuses on bi-cultural competency and Indigenous worldviews over two years of full-time study. Students gain advanced skills in research and policy to work effectively with First Nations and Métis communities.

The Bioscience, Technology and Public Policy programme at the University of Winnipeg is a research-intensive Master of Science degree. This full-time course provides advanced life sciences training over two to three years. Students develop technical expertise while exploring the societal and ethical impacts of modern science.

The Public and International Affairs Master at the University of Ottawa is a bilingual, interdisciplinary programme. This full-time course in Ottawa lasts two years, offering a public study mode. It prepares students for global policy careers through expert mentorship, professional internships, and international exchanges.

This Public Administration - Professional PMPA course from Queen's University is designed for individuals with significant employment experience in the public sector or policy-making roles who wish to continue in full-time employment, while pursuing graduate studies in public policy and administration with other in-career professionals.

The Public Issues Anthropology program of University of Guelph has an emphasis on sociocultural anthropology.

The Public Policy programme at Simon Fraser University is a full-time, two-year Master degree designed for future leaders. This professional course combines rigorous academic theory with practical co-op experience. Students develop advanced skills in data analysis and policy evaluation to address complex global challenges.

The Max Bell School of Public Policy's flagship teaching program offered by McGill University is a one-year Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.), combining courses in the theory of public policy with courses covering the complexities of the real-world policymaking process.

The Civil Engineering - Science, Society and Policy programme at the University of Ottawa is a full-time Master of Applied Science (MASc) delivered in a public study mode. Over two years, students bridge technical engineering expertise with policy evaluation, exploring how emerging technologies and evidence-based decisions shape modern society.

The Public Policy and Global Affairs programme at the University of British Columbia is a 20-month, full-time professional course. This degree type focuses on policy analysis and global governance. Students engage in hands-on learning and community fieldwork to prepare for leadership roles in international policy sectors.

The engineering/science/policy interface is of critical importance to achieve a sustainable future. We train scientists and engineers to formulate public policy by considering economic, social, environmental and political consequences of management decisions in the Engineering and Public Policy program from McMaster University.