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Master of Public Administration at University of Washington

University of Washington, United States

Programme overview

The Evans School MPA is interdisciplinary and defined by the practical application of theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges. Beyond a rigorous core curriculum and ample elective offerings, we support students through internships, capstone projects, engagement on campus and in the community to exercise new skills and learn the art of public leadership.

Faculty: Evans School of Public Policy and Governance  |  Department: Evans School of Public Policy and Governance  |  Duration: 72 credits  |  Location: Seattle, WA, United States

What you will study

72 credits; Core coursework; (28 credits): PUBPOL 501, 502, 511, 516, 517, 527, 522, 513; Management elective; (4 credits from): PUBPOL 512, 548, 558; Research Methods elective; (4 credits from): PUBPOL 525, 526, 528; Capstone; (8 credits): PUBPOL 608.; Minimum 3.0 grade required for capstone.; Electives; (28 credits): Course list maintained by unit

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Application information

Domestic applicants: USD 28,707 a year (2026-27). Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "Master of Public Administration". Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes technology fee, services & activities fee, IMA bond and facilities renovation fees, U-P Source

International applicants: USD 49,197 a year (2026-27). Non-Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "Master of Public Administration". Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes technology fee, services & activities fee, IMA bond and facilities renovation fees, Source

Graduate programmes open for admission at different times and have varying deadlines; entry quarter and dates are set by each programme.

Graduate application fee is $90 (USD), or $75 for Graduate Non-Matriculated applications, paid online by MasterCard or Visa; each submitted application requires a separate fee. Application dates and deadlines vary by programme and are shown in the Graduate School online application. The Law (JD), Dentistry (DDS), Pharmacy (PharmD) and Medicine (MD) programmes do not use the Graduate School application.

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