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    Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.)

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    Berkeley, USMPAHybrid1 year
    $70,948.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    74
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits

    Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.) at University of California-Berkeley is a 30-credit, 1-year, hybrid MPA program based in Berkeley, US. Tuition is $70,948.

    About the program

    One-year program for mid-career professionals covering policy analysis, organizational leadership, ethics, innovation, economics, and strategic planning. Culminates in a capstone project addressing a real-world policy challenge for a client.

    Focus: coursework
    #3 US News Public Affairs; #1 US News Policy Analysis

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    Deadlines

    Summer 2027
    Apr 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE or GMAT scores are not required but may help you demonstrate skills otherwise not present in your application
    GMAT
    optional
    Min GRE or GMAT scores are not required but may help you demonstrate skills otherwise not present in your application
    TOEFL
    required
    Min All applicants who have completed a basic degree in a country/region in which the official language is not English are required to submit official evidence of English language proficiency. For more detail on the English Language Proficiency requirement and possible exemptions, please visit the Graduate Admissions website. [Average IBT TOEFL 110]
    IELTS
    required
    Min All applicants who have completed a basic degree in a country/region in which the official language is not English are required to submit official evidence of English language proficiency. For more detail on the English Language Proficiency requirement and possible exemptions, please visit the Graduate Admissions website. (Berkeley Graduate Division minimum: 7 overall)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $30,000.00
    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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    Essays

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    Contact

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.) at University of California-Berkeley cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.) at University of California-Berkeley is $70,948 across 30 required credits.
    Is Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.) at University of California-Berkeley online or in-person?
    Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.) at University of California-Berkeley is offered hybrid.
    How long does Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.) at University of California-Berkeley take to complete?
    Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.) at University of California-Berkeley is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    How large is the Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.) at University of California-Berkeley cohort?
    Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.) at University of California-Berkeley typically enrolls around 74 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.) at University of California-Berkeley?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.) at University of California-Berkeley: 12 months OPT (US)