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    Master of Public Policy

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    Vancouver, CAMPPIn-person2 years
    CA$29,854.44
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    14%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Cohort
    students
    61
    Credits
    CA$160.00
    App fee

    Master of Public Policy at Simon Fraser University is a 61-credit, 2-year, in-person MPP program based in Vancouver, CA. Tuition is CA$29,854.

    About the program

    The program provides skills, insights, and analytical frameworks for public sector and non-profit policy analysts and managers, focusing on political and economic contexts of public policy analysis with specialized study. It includes core courses in policy analysis, economics, politics, research methods, a co-op placement, and either an applied project or additional coursework.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Feb 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min Students with non-Canadian undergraduate or graduate degrees are required to complete the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). No minimum score specified.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 93 (minimum 20 in each category)
    IELTS
    required
    Min overall band score of 6.5 of the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.0 in each section

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    3 years PGWP (Canada)

    CA$15,000.00
    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 at Simon Fraser University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Public Policy at Simon Fraser University is CA$29,854 across 61 required credits.
    Is Master of Public Policy at Simon Fraser University online or in-person?
    Master of Public Policy at Simon Fraser University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Public Policy at Simon Fraser University take to complete?
    Master of Public Policy at Simon Fraser University is structured around 2 years and 61 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Public Policy at Simon Fraser University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0/4.33 (B)
    How competitive is Master of Public Policy at Simon Fraser University?
    Master of Public Policy at Simon Fraser University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 14%.