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    MS in Public Policy

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    Philadelphia, USMSHybrid1 year
    $32,985.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    45
    Credits
    $65.00
    App fee

    MS in Public Policy at Drexel University is a 45-credit, 1-year, hybrid MS program based in Philadelphia, US. Tuition is $32,985.

    About the program

    The program covers data analysis, statistics, institutional dynamics, economics, research, and writing, with a focus on case study research as a unifying curricular element. Students choose a specific research topic and develop an in-depth policy analysis, alongside specialization tracks in areas such as nonprofit management, health policy, or environmental policy.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Sep 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 100
    IELTS
    required

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $18,096.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MS in Public Policy at Drexel University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MS in Public Policy at Drexel University is $32,985 across 45 required credits.
    Is MS in Public Policy at Drexel University online or in-person?
    MS in Public Policy at Drexel University is offered hybrid.
    How long does MS in Public Policy at Drexel University take to complete?
    MS in Public Policy at Drexel University is structured around 1 year and 45 credits.
    What GPA is required for MS in Public Policy at Drexel University?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for the last two years of undergraduate work
    What work-permit options follow MS in Public Policy at Drexel University?
    Post-completion work rights for MS in Public Policy at Drexel University: 12 months OPT (US)