Master of Public Administration at University of New Hampshire

University of New Hampshire

United States of America, Durham

University Rank:#1001

University of New Hampshire offers the Master of Public Administration as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Durham , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for public administration and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 28, 2027.

About Master of Public Administration

The Online Master of Public Administration program (MPA) offers you the opportunity to learn the skills you need in all aspects of public and nonprofit management including leadership, program evaluation, budgeting, planning, personnel management, collective bargaining, and policy analysis. Professionals with five or more years of relevant work experience can enroll in the 12-month Executive MPA program with reduced degree requirements and lower tuition cost.

Our MPA graduates are prepared to engage with their communities, ensure accountability, and have the administrative skills to achieve their organization's mission in an effective and sustainable manner.

The MPA program is fully online and ideal for working professionals
Study with public service professionals and professors who bring strong analysis and best practices to your learning
Start in the fall or spring and graduate in as little as 12 months (Executive MPA) or 16 months (MPA)
UNH Undergraduates can earn their MPA degree in as little as 12 months when enrolled in the UNH Accelerated Master's program for the MPA degree (not applicable for the Executive MPA program)
No GRE is required

Program Delivery & Location: Core academic courses for the MPA program are offered entirely online with choices for taking optional elective courses in person on the UNH campuses.

Accelerated Master's Progam Eligible: Yes-MPA Only (not applicable for the Executive MPA program)

Develop in-depth understanding of the structure of public sector organizations and common issues faced by public and nonprofit managers
Communicate effectively with public managers, policymakers, and the general public
Manage organizations, processes, and people in the public and nonprofit sectors
Apply critical thinking skills to address public issues and solve problems
Collect and analyze data to inform public decision-making

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Public Administration at University of New Hampshire

Entry Requirements

Transcript evaluation by a third party is not required as long as an application is in English. Translation services and evaluation services may be requested at the discretion of the academic department.
Transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions must be submitted and applicants must disclose any previous academic or disciplinary sanctions that resulted in their temporary or permanent separation from a previous post-secondary institution. If it is found that previous academic or disciplinary separations were not disclosed, applicants may face denial and admitted students may face dismissal from their academic program.
International applicants may submit copies of official transcripts by emailing [email protected]. We will upload those transcripts to your application checklist.
Official transcripts will be required if admitted. These can be hand-delivered in a sealed envelope upon arrival, emailed to [email protected], or mailed hardcopy to UNH Graduate School, Thompson Hall, 105 Main Street, Durham, NH 03824.

English Requirements

PTEMin 59
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Public Administration at University of New Hampshire

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for Master of Public Administration at University of New Hampshire

STEP 1: APPLY ONLINE

Program-specific application requirements
- To understand the cost of attendance view the Tuition & Financial Aid information.
Complete the Application Form: Once your application is submitted it cannot be changed in the application platform. Contact the Graduate School to make any updates.
Review Forms and Policies page: Important documents you may need are available on this webpage.
Click button below for Application Instructions:

STEP 2: SUBMIT DOCUMENTS

Submit Documents: Copies of official transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions should be uploaded through the application form. If your program requires the GRE/GMAT (check here), please have scores sent to the UNH Graduate School by the testing service.
Transcripts: Transcripts are required for all post-secondary institutions that you attended. If admitted to the program, you will need to request that transcripts be sent to ([email protected]) via email or hardcopy to UNH Graduate School, Thompson Hall, 105 Main Street, Durham, NH 03824.
International Students: Official English language score reports (such as TOEFL) must be sent to the UNH Graduate School by the testing service. Internationals who graduated as an undergrad from UNH will have the TOEFL waived.

STEP 3: MONITOR YOUR APPLICATION

Monitor Your Status: After you’ve submitted your application, you can monitor when we’ve received your transcripts, recommendation letters, test scores, etc., by logging into your application portal.
View your Decision and Respond to Offer of Admission: Once a decision has been made on your application you will be able to view it by logging into your application portal. Your decision letter will be available for print or download once it is viewed. Follow the instructions below:
- Visit the Application Portal
- Click the blue button, that says "View Your Decision"
- If admitted you will see a green button in the lower right-hand corner titled "Reply To Offer" through which you will be able to accept or decline your offer.

Master of Public Administration at University of New Hampshire

University of New Hampshire

United States of America, Durham