Admissions

Admissions

Get ready for the first step toward your future at Fels and learn more about how to apply for the program that best fits your professional goals. Our admissions committee takes a holistic approach when evaluating each applicant, considering academic achievement, commitment to public service, and alignment with the personal, practical Fels curriculum.

Fels information session

Watch a recent info session video with Faculty Director and Professor of Practice Lauren Russell who shares details about the Master of Public Administration and Executive Master of Public Administration programs, courses and curriculum, the Fels network, and application requirements.

Application deadlines

Program Term of Entry Deadline
MPA Fall 2024

January 15, 2024

The application deadline for the MPA program for fall 2024 was January 15, 2024. If you are interested in being considered for the fall 2024 cohort but did not submit your application by the deadline, please contact felsinstitute@sas.upenn.edu to discuss your interest in joining the cohort and request an extension for application submission. We will consider extensions of our application deadline on a case-by-case basis.

Executive MPA Fall 2024 April 15, 2024
Non-Degree Program Fall August 15
Spring December 15
Summer April 15

See how to apply to the MPA degree.

See MPA admissions requirements

See how to apply to the Executive MPA degree.

See Executive MPA admissions requirements

See how to apply to the Non-Degree Program.

See Non-Degree Program admissions requirements

Tuition

How to pay for your Fels education

Get information about tuition and explore the various financial aid options available to Fels students.

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