M.P.A at Harvard University, Cambridge Fees, Entry Requirement & Application Deadline

Master of Public Administration [M.P.A]

1 year

On Campus

English

Field of Study:

Public Relations,

Journalism

Offered By:

Harvard Kennedy School

$54,352/Yr

$54,352 /Yr

Master of Public Administration at Harvard University is offered as a 1-year teaching program.
This program has a co-op work option.
In order to be eligible to participate in a full-time Co-op Work Term, students must meet the GPA requirements.
The student to faculty ratio is 16:1 which bridges the gap between faculty and students.
Some of the main courses that students will study in this program are:
- Political and administrative unit
- Decentralization
- Comparative Public Administration
- Bureaucracy
Graduates of the MC/MPA Program are innovators and leaders in public, private, and nonprofit sectors worldwide.
They have gone on to become heads of state, cabinet ministers, nongovernmental organization directors, military leaders, editors, district attorneys, central bank governors, chief executives, and senior-level government officials.
Others have been elected mayors, senators, members of parliament and congress, and state and local officials.
Regardless of their chosen career path, MC/MPA graduates continue to lead change – although their leadership often is exhibited on a larger scale, in more innovative ways, with a more profound impact.
Career positions may include:
- Tax Examiner
- Budget Analyst
- Public Administration Consultant
- City Manager
- Mayor
- International Aid/Development Worker, etc with an average salary of 36,475 USD per year.

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Application Deadline Round 1	Sep 6, 2023
Application Deadline Round 2	Jan 3, 2024

Fees & Funding

Tution & Application Fees

Living Costs

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Apartment Housing	$16700
Food	$6310

Scores Required

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

292 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE

Required Document List

The Documents required are:

Online application form, including SEAS Supplemental form
College Transcripts - The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
Resume/CV - This provides a summary of the experience and skills of the student.

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VISA & Work Study

VISA

Outlines for the Visa application process:

When a new international student comes to Harvard University from outside the United States using a visa sponsored by Harvard University. All student visas sponsored by Harvard University require both a visa document issued by the Harvard International Office and a visa from a U.S. embassy or consulate outside the United States.
Canadian citizens only need a visa document and do not need a visa from a U.S. embassy or consulate.
Students can apply for different types of visas such as J-Scholar Visa, H-1B Visa, O-1 Visa, TN Visa, E-3 Visa, B Visa & ESTA.

Work Study

The primary benefit for students who are eligible for Federal Work-Study Program is that their federally-subsidized wages can allow them to pursue a wider range of employment opportunities to fulfill their term-time work expectations, particularly with employers who wouldn't otherwise be able to hire a student worker. Here are some examples of employers for which Federal Work-Study Program-eligible students can work with:

On-Campus Jobs: Students can use Federal Work-Study Program funds for any on-campus position.
Off-Campus Jobs: The following off-campus employers qualify for the Federal Work-Study Program:
- Recognized 501(c)3 non-profit organizations (i.e. shelters, hospitals, youth organizations, etc.)
- State, local, and federal government agencies
- For-profit organizations whose business activity is related to the student's concentration
- Positions at religious organizations that do not involve constructing, operating, or maintaining any part of a building used for religious worship or sectarian instruction. For example, students can work at a church that is operating a homeless shelter but can not assist a religious leader in making a space ready for religious service.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
Young Women in Public Affairs Award	$4000	Yes	N/A
BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship	$2000	Yes	Apr 1, 2023
Young Professionals Program	Variable	Yes	N/A
Prodigy Finance-GyanDhan Scholarship	$2500	No	Aug 31, 2023