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    Dual Degree: Master of Regional Planning / Master of Public Policy and Administration (MRP/MPPA)

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    Amherst, USMppa/mrpIn-person3 years
    $71,452.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    17
    Cohort
    students
    $85.00
    App fee

    Dual Degree: Master of Regional Planning / Master of Public Policy and Administration (MRP/MPPA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a 3-year, in-person Mppa/mrp program based in Amherst, US. Tuition is $71,452.

    About the program

    Dual master's program combining public policy and administration with regional planning. Covers skills for leadership in public, nonprofit, and private sectors, and systematic approaches to physical, economic, and social problems in towns, cities, and regions, with focus on sustainable development, policy analysis, social policy, and planning tools.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Feb 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE optional or not required
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL IBT 80; Paper 550
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $31,475.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Dual Degree: Master of Regional Planning / Master of Public Policy and Administration (MRP/MPPA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Dual Degree: Master of Regional Planning / Master of Public Policy and Administration (MRP/MPPA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $71,452.
    Is Dual Degree: Master of Regional Planning / Master of Public Policy and Administration (MRP/MPPA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst online or in-person?
    Dual Degree: Master of Regional Planning / Master of Public Policy and Administration (MRP/MPPA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is offered in-person.
    How long does Dual Degree: Master of Regional Planning / Master of Public Policy and Administration (MRP/MPPA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst take to complete?
    Dual Degree: Master of Regional Planning / Master of Public Policy and Administration (MRP/MPPA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is structured around 3 years.
    How large is the Dual Degree: Master of Regional Planning / Master of Public Policy and Administration (MRP/MPPA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst cohort?
    Dual Degree: Master of Regional Planning / Master of Public Policy and Administration (MRP/MPPA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst typically enrolls around 17 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Dual Degree: Master of Regional Planning / Master of Public Policy and Administration (MRP/MPPA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
    Post-completion work rights for Dual Degree: Master of Regional Planning / Master of Public Policy and Administration (MRP/MPPA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst: 12 months OPT (US)