BUMaster of Arts in Global PolicyBoston University · Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Mar 15, 2027 | Jul 15, 2027 | Jul 30, 2027).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Statement of purpose

Required statement of purpose.

Resume or CV

Resume or CV.

Recommendation letters x 3

Three letters of recommendation.

University-level transcripts

Unofficial transcripts for all prior universities attended for any period.

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Unofficial transcripts for all prior universities required. No minimum GPA published as a hard cutoff on the program admissions summary.
IELTS: 7.0 overall recommended; GRS recommended overall band score if English proficiency proof is required.
TOEFL: New scale: 5.0 overall recommended | Old scale: 100 overall recommended; GRS recommended minimum for the 1–6 scale from Jan 2026, if English proficiency proof is required.; GRS recommended minimum if English proficiency proof is required. Tests before 21 Jan 2026.
GRE: Not required; Pardee no longer requires GRE scores for this program.

Historical admission data is not published.