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    Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.)

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    Berkeley, USMPPIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $103,656.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    15%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    102
    Cohort
    students
    $155.00
    App fee

    Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) at University of California-Berkeley is a 2-year, in-person MPP program based in Berkeley, US. Tuition is $103,656 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Two-year full-time program with core curriculum in policy analysis, economics, quantitative methods, law, politics, and management, plus summer internship, second-year policy analysis project, and electives. Emphasizes practical skills for policy-making, implementation, and evaluation across sectors.

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

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min GRE General Test is required; no minimum score stated
    TOEFL
    required
    Min your TOEFL test score must be at least 90 for the Internet-based test (IBT)
    IELTS
    required
    Min not explicitly stated on program page; Berkeley Graduate Division requires overall band score of at least 7

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $33,248.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) at University of California-Berkeley cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) at University of California-Berkeley is $103,656.
    Is Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) at University of California-Berkeley online or in-person?
    Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) at University of California-Berkeley is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) at University of California-Berkeley take to complete?
    Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) at University of California-Berkeley is structured around 2 years.
    What GPA is required for Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) at University of California-Berkeley?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale
    Is Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) at University of California-Berkeley STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) at University of California-Berkeley is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.