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    Public Policy - MPP

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    Calgary, CAMPPIn-person1 year
    CA$150,062.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    30
    Cohort
    students
    33
    Credits
    CA$145.00
    App fee

    Public Policy - MPP at University of Calgary is a 33-credit, 1-year, in-person MPP program based in Calgary, CA. Tuition is CA$150,062.

    About the program

    One-year course-based program covering policy analysis, economics, public finances, decision analysis, health policy, energy and environment policy, social policy, and communication. Includes a capstone project supervised by faculty.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Feb 1, 2027
    Fall 2028
    Feb 1, 2028

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL: 105 (Internet-based) or 600 (paper-based)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS: 7.5 (Academic version)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Eligible for up to a 3-year Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) in Canada.

    CA$18,000.00
    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 Public Policy - MPP at University of Calgary cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Public Policy - MPP at University of Calgary is CA$150,062 across 33 required credits.
    Is Public Policy - MPP at University of Calgary online or in-person?
    Public Policy - MPP at University of Calgary is offered in-person.
    How long does Public Policy - MPP at University of Calgary take to complete?
    Public Policy - MPP at University of Calgary is structured around 1 year and 33 credits.
    What GPA is required for Public Policy - MPP at University of Calgary?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.3 on a 4.0 scale in the last two years of undergraduate study or over the last 60 units (10 full course equivalents)
    How large is the Public Policy - MPP at University of Calgary cohort?
    Public Policy - MPP at University of Calgary typically enrolls around 30 students per cohort.