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    Development Practice M.D.P

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    Minneapolis, USMDPIn-person2 years
    $72,048.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    9
    Cohort
    students
    50
    Credits
    $95.00
    App fee

    Development Practice M.D.P at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a 50-credit, 2-year, in-person MDP program based in Minneapolis, US. Tuition is $72,048.

    About the program

    The program provides interdisciplinary training in policy analysis and management, health and education, natural sciences, social sciences, and research methods for sustainable development and poverty alleviation in developing regions. It includes required core courses, statistics, methods, flex core in education and sustainability science, and practicum experiences with a summer field experience and capstone workshop.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min The Humphrey School does not have a strict minimum GRE score required for admission. Submission of GRE scores is optional.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL: minimum of 100 (22 on each section)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS: minimum 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $19,600.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Development Practice M.D.P at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Development Practice M.D.P at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is $72,048 across 50 required credits.
    Is Development Practice M.D.P at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities online or in-person?
    Development Practice M.D.P at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is offered in-person.
    How long does Development Practice M.D.P at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities take to complete?
    Development Practice M.D.P at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is structured around 2 years and 50 credits.
    How large is the Development Practice M.D.P at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities cohort?
    Development Practice M.D.P at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities typically enrolls around 9 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Development Practice M.D.P at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
    Post-completion work rights for Development Practice M.D.P at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities: 12 months OPT (US)