Overview

And since our goal is to provide you with the knowledge and experience you need to rise to leadership in your field, you’ll be encouraged to explore careers through an active internship program and to play leadership roles within the campus community.

Program Highlights

All Policy Studies students at Chatham University complete a capstone seminar that channels the knowledge they’ve accumulated into a discipline-specific project under close faculty guidance. Chatham is one of the few universities across the country that offers such an independent and student-driven program.
Graduate with an advanced degree through one of our partnerships, including the Accelerated Graduate Program in Public Policy and Management at Carnegie Mellon University, the 3/3 program at Duquesne University Law School, and the Early Assurance Program with the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh.
Chatham University is a founding member of PLEN (Public Leadership Educational Network) which offers week-long seminars and summer internships in Washington, D.C. The seminars include sessions with people on Capitol Hill, and feature topics on public policy, pre-law, science policy, women in Congress, and women in international policy.
Chatham is home to the Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics, which offers a variety of ways for students to become involved in programming and other efforts.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
World History
American History
Comparative Politics
American Government and Public Policy
Understanding Public Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International

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Undergraduate admissions at Chatham University has a rolling deadline

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Public Policy Political Science View 327 other Bachelors in Public Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

No SAT or ACT test scores are necessary to receive full admission review.

Completed application for admission

Official high school transcripts

Essay or writing sample
One or more letters of recommendation from guidance counselor or teachers.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

43518 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43518 USD per year during 48 months.
National

43518 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43518 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

43518 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43518 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 USD /month

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