Overview

Key facts

This two-year full-time residential Public Affairs (MPA) program at Princeton University cultivates among its students and graduates a lasting commitment to public service.

Through the core curriculum and a wide variety of elective courses, students learn analytical skills that address the political, economic, quantitative, behavioral and normative aspects of complex policy problems. The program also promotes understanding of the distinctive historical, institutional and cultural contexts of domestic and international policy making.

The School strives to attract students from the broadest possible socioeconomic, ethnic, cultural and ideological backgrounds. It is also committed to providing the highest quality of professional policy training and to nurturing dynamic careers of public service.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

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International Relations

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Princeton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate School applicants must, before they are enrolled, hold a bachelor’s degree or its foreign equivalent from an accredited college or university.

Finalize resume/curriculum vitae.

Gather email addresses and full names of three recommenders prior to submitting the application online. Letters of recommendation will be submitted using our electronic recommendation service.

Arrange to have prerequisite test scores sent to Princeton.

Be sure the statement of academic purpose outlines goals for graduate study.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

65210 USD / year

≈ 65210 USD / year
Out-of-State

65210 USD / year

≈ 65210 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

65210 USD / year

≈ 65210 USD / year

Living costs

Princeton

United States

2022 - 4977 USD / month

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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