Overview

At Public Affairs from University of Missouri - Columbia students study with outstanding faculty, who are talented teachers as well as active, nationally recognized scholars. Policy forums, round-tables with policy makers, lectures by distinguished visiting scholars, and research symposia also enrich student learning. Small classes taught both on campus and in Jefferson City, the state’s capital, make for a lively learning environment.

Careers

Our students are prepared for careers in a new public service that spans government, nonprofit, and private sectors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Service and Democracy

Public Policy Processes and Strategies

Public and Nonprofit Management

Research Methods and Inquiry in Public Affairs

Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Graduate School online application

Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.

Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

3 letters of recommendation

Resume

Statement of interest

Statement of Career Eligibility (required for professionals applying for the mid-career and mid-career online options)

Public Affairs application (built into the Graduate School application)

GRE score report (Optional)

Proof of Financial Support

Have earned a U.S. bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution.

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

25924 USD / year

≈ 25924 USD / year
Out-of-State

25924 USD / year

≈ 25924 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11038 USD / year

≈ 11038 USD / year

Additional Details

Local - $9,000-$18,000 Non Resident - $31,500-$43,200

Living costs

Columbia

United States

800 - 1300 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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