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The Humphrey School of Public Affairs is the University of Minnesota's school of policy and planning.


Admission Requirements

To apply, start the University of Minnesota graduate school online application. The Humphrey School admissions and awards committee reviews all applications and decisions regarding admissions and financial aid. Decisions are communicated through the graduate school online system.

Requirements + Prerequisites

  • A four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. university or foreign equivalent
  • Competence in college-level algebra (including facility with functional notations; algebraic manipulation of polynomials, logs, and exponentials; and graphic representation of equations)
  • A grade of B or better in an introductory course in microeconomics or general economics course that includes introductory microeconomics. A macroeconomics course will not satisfy this requirement.
  • A grade of B or better in a college level science course that teaches scientific methodology. Examples of possible courses that would fulfill this prerequisite include biology, chemistry, physics, environmental sciences, or ecology.
  • Computer competency in MS Excel and Word
  • English language competence. If English is not your native language, you must pass the TOEFL or IELTS exam with a minimum score of 600 (paper-based), 250 (computer-based), 100 (internet based, minimum 22 on each section), or 7 for the IELTS. TOEFL or IELTS scores must be less than two years old.
  • International professional experience and foreign language competency are strongly preferred
  • Completion of an undergraduate course in political science that analyzes political institutions (state and local, national, comparative, or international) and presents basic concepts in political analysis is strongly recommended.

We consider many factors when choosing applicants for admission. We evaluate such attributes as:

  • Your prior academic achievement
  • Your professional experience
  • Leadership and community/public service experience
  • Your commitment to a career in public affairs or planning
  • The fit between your interests and goals, and the programs at the Humphrey School
  • Your letters of recommendation
  • GRE scores
  • Your potential contribution to the diversity of views and experiences represented at the Humphrey School
  • TOEFL score (if required)