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Overview

The Public Administration - International Development Program at Harvard Kennedy School offers unparalleled training for a professional career in development. The mix of theoretical rigor with a practical approach has proven to be a winning combination in the professional world.

Key Features

Our graduates hold influential policy and management positions in a range of international organizations, national governments, central and regional banks, nonprofit and research organizations, and private sector companies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Microeconomics

Advanced Macroeconomics

Advanced Statistics and Econometrics

Applications and Cases in International Development

The Politics of Development

Political Philosophy for Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2022-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

Bring your tomorrow closer

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Administration International Development View 165 other Masters in International Development in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

Bring your tomorrow closer

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Other requirements

General requirements

Online application

$100 USD application fee

Essays, which vary by program

Additional analytical and quantitative résumé or statement, which vary by program

Three strong letters of recommendation from individuals in academia or other professional sectors who know you well and can tell us about your qualifications for our programs

Academic transcripts that include your institution's name, course names, grades you received, and proof of your degree (if received)

Standardized test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS, and Cambridge English), which vary by program

Tuition Fee

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International

54352 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 54352 USD per year during 24 months.
National

54352 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 54352 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Cambridge

1814 - 3756 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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