UNCMaster of Public Administration (Online)University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Oct 13, 2026 | Apr 20, 2027 | May 11, 2027).

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

Statement of purpose

CV or resume

Recommendation letters x 3

Academic transcripts

Unofficial transcript from each university attended; official copies required if admitted.

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; UNC Graduate School minimum; programs may set additional standards.
Prerequisites: Coursework prerequisites; Minimum 3 semester hours in American Government and Politics required for enrollment, not application.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; Recommended minimum for international applicants.
TOEFL: New scale: 5 overall | Old scale: 90 overall; Recommended minimum for tests taken on or after 26 January 2026.; Recommended minimum for tests taken before 26 January 2026.
GRE: Optional; Not required; may strengthen applications with GPA below 3.3.

Historical admission data is not published.