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    Master in Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID)

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    Cambridge, USMpa/idIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $148,580.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    12.5%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    76
    Cohort
    students
    76
    Credits
    $100.00
    App fee

    Master in Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID) at Harvard University is a 76-credit, 2-year, in-person Mpa/id program based in Cambridge, US. Tuition is $148,580 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Two-year program providing advanced training in economics, quantitative methods, economic development, politics, political philosophy, and management with applications to global development policy and practice.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Dec 1, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min GRE or GMAT scores are required to apply to the MPA/ID Program. In general, you are most competitive for admission if your quantitative section score is 160 or above on the GRE, or 48 or above on the GMAT.
    Q 160
    GMAT
    optional
    Min GRE or GMAT scores are required to apply to the MPA/ID Program. In general, you are most competitive for admission if your quantitative section score is 160 or above on the GRE, or 48 or above on the GMAT.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 100 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT) either in-person or on the Home Edition. The most competitive applicants will also have a minimum of 25 on each sub-section.
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7 overall band score on the IELTS. The most competitive applicants will also have a minimum of 7 on each section.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $33,552.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master in Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID) at Harvard University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master in Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID) at Harvard University is $148,580 across 76 required credits.
    Is Master in Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID) at Harvard University online or in-person?
    Master in Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID) at Harvard University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master in Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID) at Harvard University take to complete?
    Master in Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID) at Harvard University is structured around 2 years and 76 credits.
    Is Master in Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID) at Harvard University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master in Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID) at Harvard University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Master in Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID) at Harvard University?
    Master in Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID) at Harvard University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 12.5%.