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    Master of Public Administration (MPA) - Full-time

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    Shanghai, CNMPAIn-person30 monthsChinese
    CN¥57,400.00
    Tuition
    over 30mo
    150
    Cohort
    students
    31
    Credits
    CN¥410.00
    App fee

    Master of Public Administration (MPA) - Full-time at Tongji University is a 31-credit, 30-month, in-person MPA program based in Shanghai, CN. Tuition is CN¥57,400.

    About the program

    The program addresses public affairs governance challenges from global changes, technological transformation, and social transition, focusing on public policy, urban sustainable development and governance, national security and emergency management, and global governance.

    Focus: both
    177 (QS World University Rankings)

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    Post-study work rights

    Eligible for a Chinese work visa (Z visa) upon securing employment; master's graduates from Chinese universities are exempt from the standard 2-year prior work experience requirement.

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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 Administration (MPA) - Full-time at Tongji University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Public Administration (MPA) - Full-time at Tongji University is CN¥57,400 across 31 required credits.
    Is Master of Public Administration (MPA) - Full-time at Tongji University online or in-person?
    Master of Public Administration (MPA) - Full-time at Tongji University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Public Administration (MPA) - Full-time at Tongji University take to complete?
    Master of Public Administration (MPA) - Full-time at Tongji University is structured around 30 months and 31 credits.
    How large is the Master of Public Administration (MPA) - Full-time at Tongji University cohort?
    Master of Public Administration (MPA) - Full-time at Tongji University typically enrolls around 150 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Public Administration (MPA) - Full-time at Tongji University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Public Administration (MPA) - Full-time at Tongji University: Eligible for a Chinese work visa (Z visa) upon securing employment; master's graduates from Chinese universities are exempt from the standard 2-year prior work experience requirement.