Public administration

Applicants for the M.P.A. in public administration must meet the degree-specific admission requirements below: 

• Education level: Bachelor’s degree
• GPA: 3.0
• GRE: No
• TOEFL/IELTS: 96/7.0
• Number of references: Three

Program availability  

Concentration: non-thesis  

Semester intake: Summer, Fall, Spring

• Eligible for 4+1 admission for U of I undergraduates
• Eligible for Expedited admission for U of I undergraduates
• Eligible for WRGP award
• Eligible for international admission  

Deadlines: General application deadlines

Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.

Politics and Philosophy contact: Florian Justwan; fjustwan@uidaho.edu  

Graduate Admissions contact: graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu, 208-885-4001 

Financial support

University of Idaho is committed to making graduate education accessible and helping students navigate the cost of earning an advanced degree. In addition to financial aid and scholarship opportunities, many graduate students receive funding through assistantships, research opportunities and other forms of academic support.

Here are a few key resources to help you understand graduate tuition, funding opportunities and available financial support:

• Submit your FAFSA: Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an important first step in accessing federal financial aid and certain institutional funding opportunities.
• Estimate your cost of attendance: Visit U of I’s cost of attendance page to explore estimated tuition, fees and living expenses associated with your graduate program. 
  View a breakdown of tuition and fees: Visit the Student Accounts page to explore current tuition rates, fees and detailed cost information based on your program, residency status and enrollment level.
• Explore scholarships and graduate funding opportunities: Graduate students may qualify for scholarships, fellowships and other funding opportunities based on academic achievement, area of study and professional experience.
• Learn about assistantships: Many graduate programs offer Research Assistantships (RAs), Teaching Assistantships (TAs) or Graduate Assistantships (GAs), which may provide tuition support, stipends and valuable professional experience. Assistantship availability and funding levels vary by program and department.
• Connect with your program: Some graduate funding opportunities are coordinated directly through academic departments or faculty research projects. Prospective students are encouraged to review department funding information and speak with program representatives about available opportunities.

If you have questions about financial aid, scholarships or graduate funding, U of I’s experienced financial aid counselors and graduate program staff can help you explore options and make informed financial decisions throughout the admissions process.

View financial aid resources

This program could be a good fit if you:

• Are interested in public service.
• Want to work for the public or nonprofit sector.
• Enjoy working with people.
• Have strong leadership and management skills.

Clubs and involvement opportunities

Internships are required as part of the degree program; a waiver is possible for relevant work experience.