MPA Master in Public Administration at Harvard University

Programme overview

Two-year master's programme in public administration. The Data and Research Methods Track (STEM-designated) is open to MPP, MPA and MC/MPA students.

Faculty: Harvard Kennedy School | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

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Application information

USD 64,340 a year (2026-27). HKS master's tuition for 2026-27 (full-time, 12-24 credits per semester); excludes course materials fee, activity fee, health fees, seminars, summer programme charges and living costs. Source

Harvard Business School MBA class matriculates in fall 2027 for applicants in the 2026-27 cycle.

HBS MBA (fall 2027 entry): Round 1 closes September 9, 2026 with decision December 10, 2026; Round 2 closes January 5, 2027 with decision March 25, 2027; 2+2 Round closes April 28, 2027 with decision June 30, 2027.

HKS master's programmes: admission application deadline is December 1, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET; financial aid application deadline is January 15, 2027; decisions in mid-March.

GSD MArch, MLA, MUP, MAUD, MLAUD, MRE, DDes, MDes and MDE applications close January 5, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. ET.

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