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    Master of Public and International Affairs (MPIA)

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    Pittsburgh, USMPIAIn-person18 months
    $71,167.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    81%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    36
    Credits
    $50.00
    App fee

    Master of Public and International Affairs (MPIA) at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a 36-credit, 18-month, in-person MPIA program based in Pittsburgh, US. Tuition is $71,167.

    About the program

    Multidisciplinary program covering international economics, relations theory, intelligence collection and analysis, international security, diplomacy, and international finance. Offers concentrations in Human Security, International Political Economy, and Security and Intelligence Studies.

    Focus: coursework
    US News #34 Public Affairs (tie), #6 International Global Policy and Administration (tie)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Nov 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min optional; may submit as supplemental material but not required
    TOEFL
    required
    Min minimum TOEFL score required for admission is 80 on the Internet-based test, although 90 or above is strongly preferred
    IELTS
    required
    Min minimum IELTS score required for admission is 6.5 (overall, and in each of the subsections)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $20,030.00
    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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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Public and International Affairs (MPIA) at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Public and International Affairs (MPIA) at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is $71,167 across 36 required credits.
    Is Master of Public and International Affairs (MPIA) at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus online or in-person?
    Master of Public and International Affairs (MPIA) at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Public and International Affairs (MPIA) at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus take to complete?
    Master of Public and International Affairs (MPIA) at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is structured around 18 months and 36 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Public and International Affairs (MPIA) at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 GPA
    How competitive is Master of Public and International Affairs (MPIA) at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?
    Master of Public and International Affairs (MPIA) at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus reports an acceptance rate of approximately 81%.