Overview

North Carolina State University's Public Administration students enjoy an extraordinary faculty recognized for its research productivity, a highly-ranked graduate program with great flexibility in its elective courses, and North Carolina’s capital city location and proximity to the world-renowned Research Triangle Park.

Careers

We offer two advanced degrees: a Master of Public Administration (MPA) and a Ph.D. in Public Administration. Many public administration professionals who are currently working part- or full-time pursue their MPA degree with us to study public administration, policy and theory and apply what they’re learning on the job. You’ll get a rich classroom experience that enhances your real-world needs in one of the top ranked MPA programs and the only Public Administration Ph.D. program in North Carolina.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Administration in the Policy Process

Legal Issues in Public Administration

Policy Analysis

Public Managerial Economics

Budgeting and Financial Management

Quantitative Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Raleigh, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Online Application

Personal Statement

Three letters of recommendation

Transcripts

Interview/resume/essays

Test Scores

Proof of English Proficiency

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

35002 USD / year

≈ 35002 USD / year
Out-of-State

35002 USD / year

≈ 35002 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13065 USD / year

≈ 13065 USD / year

Living costs

Raleigh

United States

1085 - 1853 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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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Raleigh

Financing

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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