Miami,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Public Affairs in Orlando United States | Florida International University
Florida International University
|
Orlando United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,030
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our doctoral program develops your analytical skills and research expertise in urban studies and global governance comparisons. The curriculum covers public administration, management, policy development, and service delivery, preparing graduates for research and analytical roles across academic institutions, government bodies, and nonprofit sectors. The Ph.D. in Public Affairs readies students for leadership roles in government, international agencies, and nonprofit entities, as well as academic and research careers. This advanced degree offers comprehensive training in contemporary administrative practices within public policy and management fields. Candidates must showcase substantial research capabilities by completing and defending an original dissertation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Transcripts (applicant should demonstrate excellence in prior academic work by an earned GPA of 3.5 or better in both undergraduate and graduate degrees from regionally accredited institutions)
GRE scores (applicant is expected to have 60 percentile scores in verbal and quantitative sections, FIU's institutional code is 5206)
A personal statement describing the applicant's background, career goals, and the reasons for pursuing a Ph.D. in Public Affairs, the statement should also indicate how the applicant's research and career interests fit with those of current faculty
A current resume
Applicants should generally have a Master's degree prior to their enrollment, though outstanding applicants with only a baccalaureate degree may also be considered. Admission is not restricted to students with prior course work in Public Administration. The program encourages applicants with diverse academic backgrounds, with preference given to those with grounding in the policy or administrative sciences. Applicants should ideally demonstrate knowledge of American political institutions and fundamentals of social research methods.
Foreign applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English language by presenting a minimum score of a 100 on the TOEFL iBT, which is equivalent to 600 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT). If applicants take the language proficiency assessment administered by the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), a minimum score of 6.5 is required.
GRE scores (applicant is expected to have 60 percentile scores in verbal and quantitative sections, FIU's institutional code is 5206)
A personal statement describing the applicant's background, career goals, and the reasons for pursuing a Ph.D. in Public Affairs, the statement should also indicate how the applicant's research and career interests fit with those of current faculty
A current resume
Applicants should generally have a Master's degree prior to their enrollment, though outstanding applicants with only a baccalaureate degree may also be considered. Admission is not restricted to students with prior course work in Public Administration. The program encourages applicants with diverse academic backgrounds, with preference given to those with grounding in the policy or administrative sciences. Applicants should ideally demonstrate knowledge of American political institutions and fundamentals of social research methods.
Foreign applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English language by presenting a minimum score of a 100 on the TOEFL iBT, which is equivalent to 600 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT). If applicants take the language proficiency assessment administered by the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), a minimum score of 6.5 is required.
Tuition
USD
18,030