Overview

The Global Policy Studies MGPS program from University of Texas at Austin is a degree designed for the globalized world, offering an interdisciplinary and practical understanding of international policymaking.

Careers

Our graduates will be prepared for a variety of policy jobs in areas including national security, intelligence and diplomacy, international development, global governance and international law, energy, trade and global environmental policy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analytical Methods for Global Policy Studies

Microeconomics for Global Policy Studies

The Nature of the International System

International Economics

Policymaking in a Global Age

Writing and Communication for Global Policy

Global Policy Crisis Simulation

Policy Research Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Austin, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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General requirements

Complete ApplyTexas application

Application fee

Official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions

GRE scores

TOEFL scores (for international applicants)

Three letters of recommendation

Current résumé

Personal statement of purpose

The Graduate School requires applicants to have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution.

3.0 GPA

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18758 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18758 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

9854 USD / year

≈ 9854 USD / year

Living costs

Austin

United States

1243 - 2304 USD / month

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Austin

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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