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    Master in Public Affairs

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    Princeton, USMPAIn-person2 years
    $131,420.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    70
    Cohort
    students
    16
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Master in Public Affairs at Princeton University is a 16-credit, 2-year, in-person MPA program based in Princeton, US. Tuition is $131,420.

    About the program

    Two-year program providing interdisciplinary training in policy analysis, economics, politics, quantitative methods, and behavioral analysis for careers in international and domestic public policy. Offers concentrations in International Relations, International Development, Domestic Policy, and Economics and Public Policy.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min Official results of the GRE general test are required of all MPA applicants. No minimum stated.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min No minimum score requirement. Required for non-native English speakers without qualifying English instruction. Speaking subscore <27 may require placement test.
    IELTS
    required
    Min No minimum score requirement. Required for non-native English speakers without qualifying English instruction. Speaking subscore <8.0 may require placement test.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $38,610.00
    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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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master in Public Affairs at Princeton University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master in Public Affairs at Princeton University is $131,420 across 16 required credits.
    Is Master in Public Affairs at Princeton University online or in-person?
    Master in Public Affairs at Princeton University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master in Public Affairs at Princeton University take to complete?
    Master in Public Affairs at Princeton University is structured around 2 years and 16 credits.
    How large is the Master in Public Affairs at Princeton University cohort?
    Master in Public Affairs at Princeton University typically enrolls around 70 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Master in Public Affairs at Princeton University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master in Public Affairs at Princeton University: 12 months OPT (US)