Overview

Program Details

The Public Policy and Public Service program from Hofstra University offers grounding in theory and methodology of both governmental and non-governmental public policy and service, while also providing opportunities for fieldwork with public officials, think tanks, NGOs, labor unions, community leaders, and interest and advocacy groups, including social movement organizations.

The degree is unique in that it links ideas of public policy with public service on issues ranging from local to global. Students may take courses and seek mentorship with a range of faculty in areas such as government and international affairs, civic engagement, community governance and leadership, social justice and human rights, sustainability, geographic information systems, urban planning, statistics, economics, and economic development, globalization, cultural and religious diversity, and ethics.

Students are encouraged to develop interdisciplinary curricula by selecting electives based on their own interests, in consultation with their public policy adviser and the program dean.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Cross-cultural and Global Affairs

Ethics and Public Policy; Institutions

Policy Making and Historical Development

Interest Groups and Social Movements

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

There’s no set national deadline to apply to Hofstra—applications are accepted throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hempstead, United States

Disciplines

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application form: either the Common Application or our Hofstra Online Application. We accept either, but please only choose one.
One counselor letter of recommendation
Secondary school transcript: Your complete 9-, 10-, and 11th-grade transcript and official translation in English, or any national exam or government certificates earned. Review country-specific requirements to see details for the country you’re studying in.
Proof of English proficiency. Review acceptable proof of proficiency.
Nonrefundable application fee ($75)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

58844 USD / year

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Out-of-State

58844 USD / year

≈ 58844 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

58844 USD / year

≈ 58844 USD / year

Living costs

Hempstead

United States

1300 - 2834 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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