Master of Public Affairs in Providence United States | Brown University

Brown University provides an intensive one-year Master of Public Affairs (MPA) program designed for full-time students, following an accelerated summer-fall-spring schedule. Our MPA curriculum equips students with critical analytical skills, specialized policy knowledge, practical fieldwork experience, cross-disciplinary approaches, and leadership training to address complex societal challenges. Graduates pursue careers across public service, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, philanthropic institutions, and corporate sectors.

Key program highlights include:

A demanding, interdisciplinary academic framework
Real-world consulting engagements with top policy organizations
Personalized learning environment featuring career guidance and professional mentorship
Distinguished faculty combining academic expertise and practical policy experience
Competitive merit scholarships
The sole one-year Ivy League Master of Public Affairs degree