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Master of Global Public Affairs at University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Los Angeles, United States

Programme overview

The MGPA is an interdisciplinary professional degree that trains students to dissect problems, devise solutions and build coalitions to effect change. It is a full-time two-year program, with applications opening Fall 2027 for the inaugural cohort entering Fall 2028.

Faculty: Luskin School of Public Affairs  |  Department: Global Public Affairs  |  Duration: 2 years, full-time  |  Intake: Fall 2028 (inaugural cohort)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree with minimum 3.0 GPA. Official transcripts, résumé or CV, three letters of recommendation, statement of purpose. GRE or GMAT required for applicants without a US undergraduate or graduate degree. TOEFL or IELTS for applicants whose first language is not English.

Most graduate departments and schools have deadlines in November and early December for the following fall term.

Graduate application fee: $135 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, $155 for all other applicants, $200 for the Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific, Master of Financial Engineering and MS in Business Analytics; nonrefundable, paid by card with the online Application for Graduate Admission.

Executive MBA: rolling admission for fall entry; Round 1 December 1, 2026, Round 2 February 1, 2027, Round 3 May 1, 2027; application fee $200.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.ucla.edu/admissions/steps-to-apply/

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