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    Master of Public Affairs

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    Providence, USMPAIn-person1 year
    $87,400.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    9%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    66
    Cohort
    students
    10
    Credits
    $100.00
    App fee

    Master of Public Affairs at Brown University is a 10-credit, 1-year, in-person MPA program based in Providence, US. Tuition is $87,400.

    About the program

    One-year program providing training in quantitative methods, management and leadership, and policy analysis. Includes a Policy-in-Action Project with real-world organizations and options for specializations through electives.

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    Deadlines

    Summer 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE test scores optional, but strongly encouraged. Applicants who do not submit official GRE scores are required to submit a quantitative resume.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Minimum scores 100 TOEFL
    IELTS
    required
    Min Minimum scores 100 TOEFL/ 7 IELTS

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $19,248.00
    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 Affairs at Brown University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Public Affairs at Brown University is $87,400 across 10 required credits.
    Is Master of Public Affairs at Brown University online or in-person?
    Master of Public Affairs at Brown University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Public Affairs at Brown University take to complete?
    Master of Public Affairs at Brown University is structured around 1 year and 10 credits.
    How competitive is Master of Public Affairs at Brown University?
    Master of Public Affairs at Brown University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 9%.
    How large is the Master of Public Affairs at Brown University cohort?
    Master of Public Affairs at Brown University typically enrolls around 66 students per cohort.