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

Harvard University M.P.A Fees, Eligibility, Admission & Deadlines

Cambridge, MassachusettsLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1636established year
22947enrollment
Private (Not for Profit)
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Master of Public Administration [M.P.A]

2 years
Full Time
On Campus

$59,316 /Yr


Important Alert

  • Application deadline for Fall 2026 Intake - Dec 3, 2025

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$59316

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing and food$25146
Transportation$1035

Tuition Fee per credit: $1,853.62

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$52456
2021$54352

Important Dates

Kindly note that the deadlines for 2026 intake are tentative and are yet to be confirmed

EventApplication Date
Application deadline for Fall 2026 Intake Dec 3, 2025
Financial Aid deadline for Fall 2026 Intake Jan 15, 2026
Decision Notification for Fall 2026 Intake Mar 15, 2026

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Category

Details

School

Harvard Kennedy School

Acceptance Rate 15–20%

Academic Requirement

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or the international equivalent.

Prerequisites

Three years of professional work experience by September 1 of the year you would enroll in the program

English Language Requirements

TOEFL minimum score of 100 (Internet-based) or IELTS minimum of 7 (for international students).

Application Link

Harvard Kennedy School

Application Fee

$100

Documents Required

  1. Online application
  2. Essays
  3. Résumé or CV
  4. Three letters of recommendation
  5. Standardized test scores, such as the GRE (minimum 320)
  6. Academic transcripts

Number of Credits Required

64 credits (depending on the track and specialization).


Scores Required

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

100

Application Fees

64

ECTS Credits


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TOP Scholarships

Scholarship nameAward amountEligibility
Harvard Kennedy School Financial AidVariesNeed-based financial aid available for eligible students.



Options Available

ProgramDelivery TypeDurationProgram TypeTuition Fees
M.P.A International Developmentfull time2 yearson-campus$59316

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