Overview

While there is a science of policy including theoretical and methodological approaches that we expect students to master, the discipline of policy is closely connected to the practice of policy design, implementation, and assessment, and our program is designed to ensure that students interact with policy-makers as well as the knowledge-producers who support policy decisions.

Key facts:

The Master of Public Policy at Oregon State University specifically prepares students for careers in domestic and international organizations and offers training for "in-service" students (already employed) desiring professional growth and advancement.
The Ph.D. in Public Policy prepares students for academic or non-academic research careers in the public, private, and nongovernmental sectors.

The Public Policy Graduate Program accepts students with backgrounds in related academic disciplines.
The degrees are designed to provide individuals with analytic skills, an understanding of public policy processes, and substantive knowledge in a specific policy area.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Development Seminar for First Year Students

Econometrics

Public Policy Analysis

Public Organizations and Leadership

Public Policy Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Corvallis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Oregon State University Certification of Finances Form is required of all applicants, regardless of funding source. This includes applicants that have been granted a Teaching or Research Assistantship.
Supporting documentation, demonstrating sufficient financial resources for the desired academic program. See below for Acceptable Forms of Financial Documentation
Photocopy of Applicant’s Passport and Passport of any dependents (if passport has already been issued – this is used to match the name on the passport and visa documents).
Photocopy of Current Visa/I-20 if already in the U.S.
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All international applicants and applicants that did not receive a degree in the U.S. (or other English speaking country) meet the following additional English language proficiency requirements for admission.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35118 USD / year

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Out-of-State

35118 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

16530 USD / year

≈ 16530 USD / year

Living costs

Corvallis

United States

1397 - 2488 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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