Overview

Public Policy from University of Maryland, benefit from the in-depth and multi-lens understanding of society and the policy world that is explored in our bachelor's program, and gain the analytical and professional tools in our master's program that you need to launch a career solving pressing policy challenges. Take advantage of our location in the Washington, D.C. region to engage directly in local, national and international policymaking.

Key facts

Earn a bachelor's and master's degree in as few as five years and at lower cost by double-counting up to 18 pre-approved credits toward both degrees
Combine the disciplinary breadth of your undergraduate program with the specialized skills of a master's degree to be an effective and capable policy professional
Access the internship, event and networking opportunities of the Washington, D.C. region and go beyond the classroom into the heart of policymaking

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Governance: Normative and Political Dimensions
Quantitative Aspects of Public Policy
Governance, Leadership, Management, and Accountability
Microeconomic and Policy Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-20 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

150 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, 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.

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General requirements

Application

Statement of Purpose

2 Letters of Recommendation from faculty members

Transcript (unofficial is okay for the initial application process) . Official transcripts will be needed at the time of enrolling into the MPP program full time.

Resume

U.achieve Audit (a PDF version is acceptable and may be sent directly by the student)

Demonstrate a strong commitment to public service

Shown academic success through earning a cumulative 3.5 GPA at UMD

Students are first eligible to apply when they are within two months of completing at least 60 credits with a cumulative 3.5 GPA, you may apply later

Students are required to take ECON 200 AND STAT 100 with a grade of C or better or equivalent before registering for graduate-level PLCY courses

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

41974 USD / year

≈ 41974 USD / year
Out-of-State

41974 USD / year

≈ 41974 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12008 USD / year

≈ 12008 USD / year

Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

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Campus Location

Disciplines

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