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    Public Policy (MPP)

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    Amherst, USMPPHybrid1 year
    $44,494.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    45
    Cohort
    students
    37
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Public Policy (MPP) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a 37-credit, 1-year, hybrid MPP program based in Amherst, US. Tuition is $44,494.

    About the program

    The program provides training in policy analysis, economics, statistics, politics of the policy process, and comparative public policy through seven core courses, five electives, and a summer internship. It prepares students for careers in public, nonprofit, and private sectors involving policy development, research, and governance.

    Focus: coursework
    US News #56 (top 20%) in Public Affairs
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Summer 2027
    Apr 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE (optional)
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo. Required for international students without prior instruction in English. Graduate School minimum: TOEFL iBT 80
    IELTS
    required
    Min TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo. Required for international students without prior instruction in English. Graduate School minimum: IELTS 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $28,715.00
    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 Massachusetts-Amherst cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Public Policy (MPP) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $44,494 across 37 required credits.
    Is Public Policy (MPP) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst online or in-person?
    Public Policy (MPP) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is offered hybrid.
    How long does Public Policy (MPP) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst take to complete?
    Public Policy (MPP) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is structured around 1 year and 37 credits.
    How large is the Public Policy (MPP) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst cohort?
    Public Policy (MPP) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst typically enrolls around 45 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Public Policy (MPP) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
    Post-completion work rights for Public Policy (MPP) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst: 12 months OPT (US)