MPA in Public Administration

University of Vermont (United States) · Burlington, VT 05405, United States

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The University of Vermont (UVM), officially titled as University of Vermont and State Agricultural College, is a public land-grant research university in Burlington, Vermont. Founded in 1791, the university is the oldest in Vermont and the fifth-oldest in New England, making it among the oldest in the United States. It is one of the original eight Public Ivies.

UVM is organized into ten schools, including seven undergraduate colleges, an honors college, a graduate college, and the Robert Larner College of Medicine. Vermont's largest hospital complex, the University of Vermont Medical Center, has its primary facility on campus. Regarded for its progressivism, UVM has a history of student-led activism. Considered one of the most sustainable campuses in the United States, the university has committed to carbon neutrality by 2030. In 2022, the university attracted $263 million in research and development funding. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity"

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Institute

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Degree

MPA

Duration

2 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Public Administration

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 18400

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 12200

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 32000

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

TOEFL

90

IELTS

6.5

Duolingo

110

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30 Sep, 2025

(January-2026)

Document Required:

  • Degree Certificate

    Common Document

    Baccalaureate degree from an accredited undergraduate institution

  • Degree Transcript

    Common Document

    One transcript from each institution you have attended, including the one you currently attend.

  • Financials (proof of income)

    Common Document

    International students submit evidence of independent financial support in the form of a signed statement from a bank or scholarship source.

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

    University Specific

    Three letters of recommendation attesting to the candidate's academic potential for graduate work and motivation for pursuing the M.P.A.

  • Resume

    Common Document

  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)

    University Specific

    In your Statement of Purpose, please outline your reasons for wishing to undertake graduate study, and comment on your career plans. Describe the strengths and weaknesses of your preparation for graduate study in your proposed field. If you are presently in a graduate program, please explain why you wish to apply to a new program. If there are gaps in your academic career, please address them.

  • Test Score Report

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    TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo

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