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How to Apply
Are you ready to answer the call to public service? Learn how to apply for our master's degree programs.
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There are a number of ways for you to engage with members of the Kennedy School community and learn more about the application process.
Admissions & Financial Aid Blog
Our blog is a go-to resource for applying to our master's degree programs and learning about life at HKS.
Master’s Programs Overview
| Program | Program length | 2026-2027 tuition & fees | Class size (five-year average) | Years of work experience (five-year average) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Public Policy (MPP) | Two years | $72,106 | 258 | 3 |
| Master in Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID) | Two years | $74,405 | 80 | 4 |
| Master in Public Administration (MPA) | Two years | $72,106 | 61 | 5 |
| Mid-Career Master in Public Administration (MC/MPA) | One year | $86,178 (MC/MPA Mason Fellows) | 256 | 14 |
Your Admissions & Financial Aid Contacts
We invite you to be in touch with us about applying to our master’s degree programs. You may email our general inbox to get in touch with our staff. Once you start an application for admission, you will be assigned a counselor based on name or program.
Katie Kelsall
Senior Associate Director of Admissions & Financial Aid
Applicants applying to a joint or concurrent degree program
Rodrigue Lembvem
Assistant Director of Admissions & Financial Aid
Applicants with last names starting with A-G
Leigh McLaren
Assistant Director of Admissions & Financial Aid
Applicants with last names starting with H-O
Ruibi Wang
Assistant Director of Admissions & Financial Aid
Applicants with last names starting with P-Z
Contact Admissions & Aid
Phone: 617-495-1155
Mail: 79 John F. Kennedy Street | Box 94 | Cambridge, MA 02138
Financial Assistance
We understand that there are many factors to consider when deciding whether to pursue a master’s degree, one of which will be how to finance your education. We are committed to distributing as much financial assistance as possible to our talented students, though support is limited and competitive. Learn more about applying for scholarships and fellowships at HKS.
Get to Know the Harvard Kennedy School Community
Master’s Programs
The master’s degree programs at Harvard Kennedy School are designed to equip you with the essential skills to shape public policy, champion impactful ideas, and elevate your leadership potential.
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Student Stories
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How to Apply
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