Salt Lake City,
UT,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Policy/Juris Doctor in Salt Lake City United States | University of Utah
University of Utah
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Salt Lake City United States
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Qualification
Combined Graduate / Doctoral Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
36,714
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The University of Utah's dual Master of Public Policy and Juris Doctor program integrates practical public policy education with comprehensive legal studies from the S.J. Quinney College of Law. Both programs offer personalized guidance to support students' career aspirations. The JD curriculum blends theoretical legal knowledge with hands-on practice, while the MPP program delivers rigorous analytical training and real-world policy engagement. This combined degree equips graduates with expertise in statistical analysis, economic principles, legal frameworks, and governmental systems. Participants can complete both degrees within four years. Professionals aiming for careers in government agencies, nonprofit organizations, or policy-focused private sector roles that demand dual qualifications in legal and policy expertise should consider this program.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited U.S. college or university or from an institution recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education in their home country. The Office of International Admissions will determine if applicants with international degrees meet the Graduate School's requirement of a recognized Bachelor's degree.
At least a 3.0 or higher undergraduate weighted mean GPA on a 4.0 scale. If the undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, a GPA will be calculated for the last two years attended if schooling was done at a foreign institution, and based upon the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) if the student attended a U.S. institution.
Transcripts (mark sheets, school records, grades) for all post-secondary schools attended. Official English translations must be provided if the transcripts are only in the native language.
English Requirements :
TOEFL : 80 or higher
IELTS : 6.5 or higher
DUOLINGO : 105 or higher
ACT English score of 18 or higher
SAT Reading score of 27 or higher
At least a 3.0 or higher undergraduate weighted mean GPA on a 4.0 scale. If the undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, a GPA will be calculated for the last two years attended if schooling was done at a foreign institution, and based upon the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) if the student attended a U.S. institution.
Transcripts (mark sheets, school records, grades) for all post-secondary schools attended. Official English translations must be provided if the transcripts are only in the native language.
English Requirements :
TOEFL : 80 or higher
IELTS : 6.5 or higher
DUOLINGO : 105 or higher
ACT English score of 18 or higher
SAT Reading score of 27 or higher
Tuition
USD
36,714