Overview

The Master of Public Administration program at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is ranked in the top 20 programs in the country by US News and World Report and second in the area of local government management.

Key Facts

The on-campus format offers a full-time, two-year degree and serves approximately 60 students annually.

The online format, MPA@UNC, offers part-time and full-time options and serves around 200 students annually.

MPA@UNC combines the flexibility of online education with the best of an on-campus experience through the delivery of live online classes led by UNC faculty, self-paced coursework, and hands-on learning through a professional experience component.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

PA Institutions and Values

Organization Theory

Public Service Leadership

PA Analysis and Evaluation

Communications

Human Resource Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-11 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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Master’s (Online) deadlines for fall entry : May 12

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Chapel Hill, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application fee (non-refundable $95.00)

Transcripts (complete, not selected courses): One unofficial transcript from each university attended must be uploaded within the application.

Current letters of recommendation

Standardized test scores

Statement of purpose

Resume/CV

Community Standards Questions

Supplemental program information

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

29422 USD / year

≈ 29422 USD / year
Out-of-State

29422 USD / year

≈ 29422 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10764 USD / year

≈ 10764 USD / year

Living costs

Chapel Hill

United States

900 - 1400 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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Credits

Delivered

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