Master of Public Administration
The Australian National University
- Canberra, Australia
- 1.5 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A management and leadership degree for people who want to serve the public good.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced knowledge of Public Administration and apply discipline-appropriate methods
- Assess relevant evidence
- And communicate informed conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Public service management and leadership
Curriculum
- Core requirements cover quantitative techniques
- Statistical analysis
- Economic analysis for policy and planning
- Techniques of policy analysis
- Principles of public administration
- Public budgeting and financial management and institutional leadership. A capstone and an internship requirement complete 40 semester hours.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Hold an accepted bachelor degree or international equivalent and meet the program-specific academic
- cognate-study and English language requirements.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each skill
- TOEFL iBT 81 overall with Reading 16 Writing 19 Listening 16 Speaking 19
- PTE Academic 64 overall with 60 in each skill
- Cambridge C1 Advanced 169 overall subject to program-specific higher requirements
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate where applicable
- English-language evidence where required
- Passport/identity documentation
- Program-specific supporting documents where required
How to apply
- Check the exact ANU program requirements
- prepare academic and English-language documents
- submit the international application through the ANU/UAC route shown on the official program page. HDR applicants should first identify a supervisor and follow college-specific pre-application requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $37,121 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 AUD |
| Deposit | $20,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Acton Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy |
| Department | Crawford School of Public Policy |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 72 |
| Study pace | Standard |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | ANU scholarships are available subject to scholarship-specific eligibility and application conditions. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2026
Applications closed
31 Oct 2026
ClosedProgram starts
July 2026
Apply by
15 Apr 2027
153 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.5 years.
The next deadline is 15 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $37,121 AUD per year. The application fee is $150 AUD. The deposit is $20,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $36,000 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each skill, TOEFL iBT 81 overall with Reading 16 Writing 19 Listening 16 Speaking 19, PTE Academic 64 overall with 60 in each skill, Cambridge C1 Advanced 169 overall subject to program-specific higher requirements.