Application Timelines

You may only apply to one master's program in each academic year. Spring admission is not available for master's programs.

Master's Degree Application Deadlines

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MDP, MHR, MPP, MS–STEP, and MURP

Application Deadlines

The Master of Human Rights program has reached capacity and is no longer accepting applications for the Fall 2024 cycle. Applications for Fall 2025 will open in September.

December 15Deadline for consideration for admission, and both University of Minnesota fellowships and Humphrey School merit-based aid
January 15Deadline for consideration for admission and Humphrey School merit-based aid
June 1Final application deadline for admission
After June 1Applications for admission considered on a space-available basis

MPA

Application Deadlines

February 15 Deadline for consideration for admission and Humphrey School merit-based aid
After February 15 Applications for admission considered on a space-available basis

 

PhD Application Deadline

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PhD

Application Deadlines

December 1 Deadline for consideration for admission

 

Certificate Program Application Deadlines

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Public Affairs Leadership

Application Deadlines

February 15 Deadline for consideration for admission
After February 15 Applications for admission considered on a space-available basis

 

Early Childhood Policy, Nonprofit Management and Policy Issues on Work and Pay

Application Deadlines

August 15 Deadline for final fall admission
January 1 Deadline for final spring admission

 

Election Administration

Application Deadlines

August 22Deadline for fall admission
January 3Deadline for spring admission

 

Sustainable Environmental, Social, and Governance Leadership

Application Deadlines

RoundsSpring (January Start)Fall (September Start)
Round 1October 15May 15
Round 2November 15June 15
Round 3December 15July 15