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Master of Public Policy (MPP) course-based at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Master of Public Policy (MPP) course-based is a graduate programme of the University of Calgary, offered through the Faculty of Graduate Studies (School of Public Policy). The MPP is a full-time, 12-month professional degree program with no scheduled break. Students who do not enrol in courses continuously will be withdrawn from the program for failure to register unless they are on an approved leave of absence.

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 the following: 33 units consisting of: a) Ten core courses: Complete ALL of the following Course Lists: Core MPP Courses b) A total of six units of electives. This can include PPOL699 or other graduate-level coursework approved by the Graduate Program Director.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Deadline for the submission of completed applications for the MPP program is available on the Future Students website: . In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies admission requirements , the School requires: a) A minimum 3.30 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.

The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.

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