Austin,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Affairs in Nonprofit and Philanthropic Studies in Austin United States | University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
|
Austin United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,758
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Public Affairs stands as the pioneering graduate program that combines scholarly foundations with hands-on learning, enabling students to create real-world change from day one. The LBJ School's MPAff curriculum cultivates visionary leaders equipped with both the expertise and tools to drive transformation across public institutions, corporations, and social sector organizations.
Our institution is dedicated to fostering innovative thinkers and actionable solutions that empower local, national, and global communities to tackle pressing policy issues in our interconnected world. Leveraging an internationally distinguished faculty, exceptional graduate students, an expansive alumni network, and the academic excellence of The University of Texas at Austin—a top-tier research university—LBJ School alumni possess unparalleled capabilities to influence public policy in our modern era.
The MPAff curriculum integrates theoretical coursework with applied analytical training, continuously bridging classroom concepts with real-world implementation. Prospective students must demonstrate proficiency in calculus and statistics through prior coursework or examination before beginning the quantitative core curriculum. A mandatory internship between academic years offers firsthand experience with governmental, nonprofit, and advocacy operations. Participants may pursue a broad academic path or concentrate their second-year studies within one of seven specialized policy tracks, with options for full-time or part-time enrollment.
The Master of Public Affairs degree offers two pathways: a traditional two-year Austin-based program or an accelerated 15-month option featuring a final semester in Washington, D.C. Both tracks establish core competencies in economic, political, analytical, and managerial aspects of policy development, preparing graduates to design and implement impactful solutions for global betterment.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Students will be expected to have an understanding of descriptive statistics, probability and algebra before beginning coursework.
Statement of Purpose
Transcripts
The GRE is optional for this cycle only and applicants may submit a GRE score if they feel it will strengthen their application.
Three letters of recommendation are required as part of your application. We prefer one professional reference and one academic reference, while the third can be either professional or academic, depending on where you are in your career.
R'sum
The Graduate School requires applicants to have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution.
A grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or a comparable GPA in upper-division workjunior- and senior-level coursesand in any graduate work already completed is also required.
International students also must submit TOEFL scores. We do not accept the IELTS.
TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
Statement of Purpose
Transcripts
The GRE is optional for this cycle only and applicants may submit a GRE score if they feel it will strengthen their application.
Three letters of recommendation are required as part of your application. We prefer one professional reference and one academic reference, while the third can be either professional or academic, depending on where you are in your career.
R'sum
The Graduate School requires applicants to have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution.
A grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or a comparable GPA in upper-division workjunior- and senior-level coursesand in any graduate work already completed is also required.
International students also must submit TOEFL scores. We do not accept the IELTS.
TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
Tuition
USD
18,758