Master of Public Policy
University of New Mexico - Albuquerque
- Albuquerque, United States
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
An interdisciplinary doctorate combining social science and legal perspectives with research methods.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced knowledge of Public Policy and apply discipline-appropriate methods
- Assess relevant evidence
- And communicate informed conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Public Policy Research Assistant
- Program Coordinator
- Project Assistant
- Research and Policy Associate
Curriculum
- Students complete 55 semester hours with a B+ or higher in each course
- Including a seminar on policy theory
- Then pass an annual review and a comprehensive examination
- Form a dissertation committee
- Present a dissertation proposal and defend the dissertation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree from a recognised institution (3.0 US GPA for the Amigo Scholarship)
- Each graduate department sets its own requirements such as GPA
- Test scores
- Statement and references
- English proficiency required.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme and scholarship or assistantship options and its department deadline (Fall 2027 priority 2027-03-01
- final 2027-05-01). Apply online to UNM and pay the 70 USD fee. Submit official English proficiency scores if needed. The graduate department reviews the application. Receive the admission decision and any assistantship or scholarship offer. Accept and submit financial and academic documents showing first-year funding. Receive the I-20 and attend the visa appointment. Arrange travel and housing and arrive on campus.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $25,132 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts & Sciences |
| Department | Public Policy |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 43 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | International Amigo Scholarship may enable qualified international graduate students to pay resident-rate tuition. Graduate scholarships are competitive; departmental nomination or programme-specific requirements can apply. Award is not automatic or guaranteed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
Scholarships
International Amigo Scholarship may enable qualified international graduate students to pay resident-rate tuition. Graduate scholarships are competitive; departmental nomination or programme-specific requirements can apply. Award is not automatic or guaranteed.
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The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $25,132 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,838 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5.
International Amigo Scholarship may enable qualified international graduate students to pay resident-rate tuition. Graduate scholarships are competitive; departmental nomination or programme-specific requirements can apply. Award is not automatic or guaranteed.