Applying to HKS

Harvard Kennedy School is about an abiding commitment to advancing the public interest.

Find out why Harvard Kennedy School provides a unique experience and education.

Application Deadlines

Program:	Online Submission Completed by 5:00 pm EST on:	Notification by:
MC/MPA Edward S. Mason Program	December 4, 2009	April 2010
PhD in Public Policy	December 11, 2009	Mid-March 2010
MPP, MPA/ID, MPA2	January 8, 2010	April 2010
MC/MPA (except Edward S. Mason Program)	March 5, 2010	6-8 weeks after Office of Admissions notifies you that your application is complete, but no decision before March 2010.
Non-Degree	March 5, 2010	6-8 weeks after Office of Admissions notifies you that your application is complete, but no decision before March 2010.

Applicants to joint or concurrent programs must submit separate applications and be admitted by each school.