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Master of Public Policy

University of Houston

  • Houston, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

An interdisciplinary doctorate combining social science and legal perspectives with research methods.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1): 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's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or a recognised equivalent
  • Requirements set by each programme (holistic review: statement
  • CV
  • 3 Recommendation letters).

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or a recognised equivalent.

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results
  • Recommendation Letters
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme requirements and deadline on the Graduate School deadlines page. Deadlines are set by each programme. Apply online to the programme. Upload the bachelor's degree records
  2. Statement
  3. CV and three recommendation letters
  4. Plus English proof (TOEFL iBT 79
  5. IELTS 5
  6. Duolingo 105 or PTE Academic . Receive the offer from the programme. Get the I-20 using the Graduate School I-20 funds calculator and apply for the F-1 student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year$17,520 USD
Application fee$90 USD
Deposit$3,500 USD

Program details

CampusMain Campus
Faculty or schoolHobby School of Public Affairs
DepartmentPublic Affairs
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 May 2027

    168 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.