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Graduate Certificate in Public Policy Analysis at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Graduate Certificate in Public Policy Analysis is a graduate programme of the University of Calgary, offered through the Faculty of Graduate Studies (School of Public Policy). The Graduate Certificate is a 12-unit, online program that can be completed either full- or part-time. The Public Policy Graduate Certificate(s) serve as stand-alone credentials and also provide a flexible option to pursue the Master of Public Policy (MPP), laddered pathway degree.

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate Studies  |  Department: School of Public Policy  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements , the School of Public Policy requires that all students complete 12 units consisting of: course course course course Copyediting The School of Public Policy does not allow copyediting on students' work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Deadline for the submission of completed applications for the Graduate Certificate program is available on the Future Students website. In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies admission requirements , the School requires: a) A four-year baccalaureate degree from an accredited university with a minimum 3.00 grade point average (on the four-point scale) in the last two years of program or over the last 60 units. b) A current resume. c) A personal statement outlining the applicant’s career goals and how the applied-for program would help achieve those goals. d) Two academic references. e) For students required to prove proficiency in English, applicants must achieve either: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL (Internet-based)) score of 105 (5.0 for tests taken after January 21, 2026); or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7.5 (Academic version).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

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