Overview

At the Public Affairs MPAff program from University of Texas at Austin we are shaping public policy and tackling the greatest issues of our time.

The balance of the coursework consists of general electives drawn from LBJ School offerings, approved courses offered by other units on campus or courses that meet specialization requirements.

Key Facts

Graduates with Public Affairs from University of Texas at Austin will:

gain foundation for understanding the economic, political, analytical and management principles of policymaking.

gain relevant analytical skills with ongoing opportunities for practical application.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Policy Economics

Advanced Empirical Methods for Policy Analysis

Applied Microeconomics for Policy Analysis

Empirical Methods for Policy Analysis

Policy Research Project

Policy Development

Public Financial Management

Public Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Austin, United States

Disciplines

Public Policy View 404 other Masters in Public Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Letters of Recommendation

Résumé

Statement of Purpose

Checklist

Complete ApplyTexas application

Application fee

Official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions

TOEFL scores (for international applicants)

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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18758 USD / year

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18758 USD / year

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In-State

9854 USD / year

≈ 9854 USD / year

Living costs

Austin

United States

1243 - 2304 USD / month

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

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