MinPublic PolicyUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities

Program Info

Official source

Degree: Master's
Duration: 24 months
Fields: Public Policy
Tuition: To be confirmed
Application opens: To be confirmed
Application deadline: Dec 15, 2026

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Jan 15, 2027 | Jun 1, 2027).

Program Overview

Historical admission data is not published.

Personal statement

500 words or fewer.

CV or resume

Include awards, leadership, and service or volunteer activities.

Diversity of Views and Experiences (DOVE) statement

Extenuating circumstances statement

Optional

Optional contextual statement.

Recommendation letters x 3

At least three. Should appraise ability for advanced study, public service/leadership potential, motivation and purpose, and strengths/weaknesses affecting graduate performance.

Official transcript(s)

Unofficial transcripts of all post-secondary institutions for review; official copies typically after admission.

Published Score Requirements

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Academic: Bachelor's degree; Four-year bachelor's from an accredited U.S. university or foreign equivalent at enrollment. Strong liberal arts background and quantitative/analytical skills recommended. Holistic review.
Prerequisites: Quantitative background; Previous coursework in mathematics, statistics, and economics is recommended.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; Humphrey School minimum for international applicants (above Graduate School floor).
TOEFL: Old scale: 100 overall (22 each section); Humphrey School minimum.
GRE: Optional; No preference for submitting vs not submitting; no strict minimum. Highest section scores used if multiple tests submitted.

MinPublic PolicyUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities

Program Info

Program Overview

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Published Score Requirements