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 at time of enrollment.
Competence in college-level algebra (including facility with functional notations; algebraic manipulation of polynomials, logs, and exponentials; and graphic representation of equations) is required.
A grade of B or better in an introductory course in microeconomics. A macroeconomics or single-semester general economics course will not satisfy this requirement.
At least one course in political science (that analyzes political institutions) is strongly recommended.
Sufficient prior academic preparation. The University of Minnesota Graduate School prefers a 3.0 or better undergraduate GPA. The average Humphrey School GPA is 3.5.
Competence in MS Excel and Word is strongly recommended.
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.
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)
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Humphrey School of Public Affairs | 130 Humphrey School, 301 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55455