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The Office of Admissions and Financial Aid is prepared to assist you in obtaining information and applying to the program of your choice. Please note that we do offer six different degree programs. Pay special attention to deadlines and requirements when you are conducting your research.

We highly recommend that you make our FAQ page one of your first stops as it is likely to provide answers to many of your initial questions.

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SIPA Admissions Blog: The best way for MIA and MPA applicants to stay up-to-date with what is going on in our office.

Admission View Book and Program Insert:You can download our paper brochures in PDF format. This reduces the impact on the environment caused by mailing our promotional materials.

Students, Faculty and Alumni Interviews/Biographies:Hear directly from those who are or have been in our programs.

Information on Active Duty Military and Veterans at SIPA

Our degree programs:

  • Master of International Affairs (MIA)
  • Master of Public Administration (MPA)
  • Master of Public Administration: Program in Economic Policy Management (PEPM)
  • Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA)
  • Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy (ESP)
  • Master of Public Administration in Development Practice (MPA DP)
  • PhD in Sustainable Development

SPRING 2013 Class available:


This summer we will begin accepting applications for spring 2013.

 

The admission application deadline for spring 2013 admission consideration is October 15, 2012. 

 

We will also accept applications for fall 2013. The fall application deadline is January 5th, 2013. 

 

Please identify which term you are applying in your application.

 

All materials must be received in our office by the stated deadline for an application to be reviewed. If materials are received after the application deadline, review is subject to the discretion of the Admissions Committee. To learn about our requirements, please click here.

 

 

 

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