Admission to Iowa's Master of Public Affairs (MPA) requires an undergraduate degree in any major and fulfillment of the minimum requirements of the Graduate College. Prospective students should submit complete materials to Graduate Admissions.
Application deadlines
Fall admission
Funding is considered on a rolling basis, as funds are available.
Completed applications received by January 15th have the best chance at receiving funding.
Applications are accepted until: July 15th for domestic students April 15th for international students
Spring admission
International students are strongly encouraged to apply for fall admissiondue to more funding available at that time compared to spring admission.
Funding is considered on a rolling basis, as funds are available.
Applications are accepted until: December 1st for domestic students October 1st for international students
Apply online and upload all supporting materials:
Three letters of recommendation
A statement of purpose
Resume or CV
Unofficial academic records/transcripts
GRE scores are not required
International students without a U.S. degree or whose first language is not English must submit official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS scores before admission and funding decisions can be made.
Questions?
Answers to frequently asked questions about admission can be found on our admissions FAQ page. If you have additional questions, please contact: