Master of Development Practice (MDP) at The University of Arizona Global

International students can study the Development Practice (MDP) at The University of Arizona Global on the University of Arizona - Main - Tucson campus in United States of America. This Master degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 2 years and is offered at the University of Arizona - Main - Tucson campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 22, 2027.

About Master of Development Practice (MDP)

The Master's in Development Practice (MDP) program brings together talented students and faculty who have dedicated themselves to reducing the impacts of global poverty and defining the pathways to enhance well-being for the under-resourced and socially excluded. The UA MDP provides a comprehensive foundation and practical experience to produce professional and well-trained graduates who understand the complexities of poverty.

Consistent with the philosophy of the MDP network, the Arizona curriculum consists of four cornerstone competency areas:

Public health
Management
Social sciences
Natural sciences

For further questions about admissions, please contact [email protected].

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Development Practice (MDP) at The University of Arizona Global

Entry Requirements

Admissions Requirements

Personal statement
Resume/CV
2 Letters of Recommendation required, 3 preferred
Academic transcript(s)

GRE scores are not required

For further questions about admissions, please contact [email protected].

Standardized Tests

Acceptable English Proficiency tests are:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (link is external) (TOEFL) - minimum score of 79 iBT or 550 PBT
International English Language Testing System (link is external) (IELTS) - minimum composite score of 7, with no subject area below a 6
Pearson PTE Academic (link is external) - minimum score of 60

Funding Opportunities

See: https://geography.arizona.edu/sites/geography.arizona.edu/files/data/MDP%20Student%20handbook%202020-2021.pdf

Admissions Deadlines

Domestic Applicants:

Priority deadline for fall 2022 admissions is January 15, 2022
Applications will be reviewed after that time, with offers of admission made on a rolling basis until August 2022

International Applicants:

For fall 2022 admission, all applications must be received before May 15, 2022

For further questions about admissions, please contact [email protected].

International Conditional Admission

International applicants may be considered for conditional admission to this program at the department's discretion.

Other Information

The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

English Requirements

PTEMin 60
IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 79

English Program Requirements

International applicants whose primary language is not English, or who attended school in a non-English speaking country, regardless of citizenship, must prove English proficiency. To determine whether you need to submit proof of English proficiency

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Development Practice (MDP) at The University of Arizona Global

Application Fee 85

How to Apply for Master of Development Practice (MDP) at The University of Arizona Global

International applicants to Arizona Online campus, Global Direct campus, or a Global Microcampus should choose the Distance Learner (DL) visa type in their Application Profile.
International applicants to the Main campus must currently hold a US visa that permits incidental study.
Please verify your visa eligibility with International Student Services before applying. The application fee is non-refundable and will not be refunded if your visa status is not eligible.
Applicants must meet all Graduate College minimum admission requirements, including English proficiency.
Applicants should be prepared to submit copies of their visa documents, additional transcripts, or degree documentation if requested.
University of Arizona regulations require that all international students on non-immigrant visas carry the University of Arizona student health insurance plan.

Master of Development Practice (MDP) at The University of Arizona Global

The University of Arizona Global

United States of America, Tucson