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    Master of Public Policy (MPP)

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    Waltham, USMPPIn-person2 years
    $122,328.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    56%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    24
    Cohort
    students
    56
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Master of Public Policy (MPP) at Brandeis University is a 56-credit, 2-year, in-person MPP program based in Waltham, US. Tuition is $122,328.

    About the program

    Two-year program providing analytical tools to assess root causes of social issues and implement equitable solutions, with concentrations in economic and racial equity, health policy, social policy, or women, gender and sexuality. Includes core coursework in policy analysis, economics, research methods, and a capstone policy analysis project.

    Focus: both
    US News Social Policy #9 (2025), Health Policy #13 (2025)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min Submitting GRE scores will be optional for the Fall 2026 application cycle
    TOEFL
    required
    Min We do not set a minimum required score for either test... the majority of our successful applicants tend to have a score of at least 94 on the TOEFL
    IELTS
    required
    Min We do not set a minimum required score for either test... the majority of our successful applicants tend to have a score of at least 94 on the TOEFL, a 7.0 on the IELTS

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $20,574.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Public Policy (MPP) at Brandeis University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Public Policy (MPP) at Brandeis University is $122,328 across 56 required credits.
    Is Master of Public Policy (MPP) at Brandeis University online or in-person?
    Master of Public Policy (MPP) at Brandeis University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Public Policy (MPP) at Brandeis University take to complete?
    Master of Public Policy (MPP) at Brandeis University is structured around 2 years and 56 credits.
    How competitive is Master of Public Policy (MPP) at Brandeis University?
    Master of Public Policy (MPP) at Brandeis University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 56%.
    How large is the Master of Public Policy (MPP) at Brandeis University cohort?
    Master of Public Policy (MPP) at Brandeis University typically enrolls around 24 students per cohort.