• Master of Public Administration (MPA)  at Western University is offered as a full-time basis for a duration of 1-year.
  • Ranked 4th in Canada’s best universities by student satisfaction in Maclean’s Rankings 2020.
  • Western's Masters of Public Administration (MPA) is designed for mid-career local government administrators who wish to further their public management skills, as well as for future professionals looking to enter the field.
  • The MPA is Canada's only public administration program with a local focus. MPA courses offer specialized education in local administration and policy analysis, thoroughly preparing students for the challenges of the modern community, urban and regional governance and administration.
  • The Student to ratio is 24:1.
  • The Employment rate of Western University is 91%.
  • Students can apply for scholarship programs initiated by the Government of Canada up to 40,664 USD per year.
  • The living cost range in Canada is 4,500 USD – 10,800 per year.
  • The average salary goes up to 68,500 USD after completing this program.
  • Students have career opportunities to work as:
    • Tax Examiner
    • Budget Analyst
    • Public Administration Consultant
    • City Manager