Overview

The Public Administration program at the University of Memphis is fully accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration, the international accrediting body for MPA programs worldwide.

Key facts

Promoting responsive, responsible and professional public service through teaching, research and community engagement using a practice-based curriculum centered on nonprofit and urban management.

Our program is tightly linked in with the Memphis community. Memphis is our laboratory for learning and doing. We connect our students to a large network of government and nonprofit partners through classes, internships, and special projects.

Accreditation

The MPA program at the University of Memphis is fully accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, the international accrediting body for MPA programs worldwide.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Public Policy

Public Administration

Human Resources

Sociology
Communication Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-09-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Memphis, United States

Disciplines

Public Administration View 591 other Masters in Public Administration in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application to the University of Memphis Graduate School

Graduate School Application fee

Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended

Official GRE scores

Personal statement of 500-700 words explaining why you wish to study public administration and outlining your career goals.

A current resume

The names and e-mail addresses of two people you wish to use as references.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

12660 USD / year

≈ 12660 USD / year
Out-of-State

9828 USD / year

≈ 9828 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6996 USD / year

≈ 6996 USD / year

Living costs

Memphis

United States

955 - 1582 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Memphis

Funding

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