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 |
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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 The application deadline for the Executive MPA program for fall 2024 was April 15, 2024. If you are interested in being considered for the cohort beginning in fall 2024 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. |
Non-Degree Program | Fall | August 15 |
Spring | December 15 | |
Summer | April 15 |
How to pay for your Fels education
Get information about tuition and explore the various financial aid options available to Fels students.