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Office Address:
Office of Admissions & Financial Aid
124 Mount Auburn Street
Suite 165-South
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
Mailing Address:
Office of Admissions & Financial Aid
79 John F. Kennedy Street
Mailbox 94
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
Email
617-495-1155
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As a future leader in public service, you are essential to addressing the world’s urgent challenges. Join us at Harvard Kennedy School to learn how we can accomplish this important work, together.
You are welcome at Harvard Kennedy School
For Harvard Kennedy School to succeed at our mission of improving public policy and public leadership around the world, we need to draw together outstanding students with a wide array of experiences and perspectives. If you share our commitment to making a better world for all people, you are welcome at the Kennedy School.
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Master’s Programs Overview
| Program | Program length | 2024-2025 tuition & fees | Class size (five-year average) | Years of work experience (five-year average) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Public Policy (MPP) | Two years | $65,904 | 243 | 3 |
| Master in Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID) | Two years | $68,024 | 76 | 5 |
| Master in Public Administration (MPA) | Two years | $65,904 | 84 | 5 |
| Mid-Career Master in Public Administration (MC/MPA) | One year | $78,878 (MC/MPA Mason Fellows) | 213 | 14 |
Your Admissions and Financial Aid Counselor
We invite you to be in touch with us about applying to our master’s degree programs. You may email our general inbox or contact a specific staff member based on your program of interest. You are also welcome to reach out to us to be connected with one of our Graduate Student Ambassadors, who are available to provide insight into the student experience at HKS.
Katie Kelsall
Katie Kelsall
Assistant Director of Admissions & Financial Aid
Master in Public Policy (MPP): Student last names M-Z
kkelsall@hks.harvard.edu
Rodrigue Lembvem
Rodrigue Lembvem
Assistant Director of Admissions & Financial Aid
Mid-Career Master in Public Administration (MC/MPA) including Mason Fellows
rlembvem@hks.harvard.edu
Leigh McLaren
Leigh McLaren
Assistant Director of Admissions & Financial Aid
Master in Public Policy (MPP): Student last names A-L
lmclaren@hks.harvard.edu
Ruibi Wang
Ruibi Wang
Assistant Director of Admissions & Financial Aid
Master in Public Administration (MPA) and Master in Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID)
rwang@hks.harvard.edu
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 and offer competitive awards based on a combination of merit and need. Learn more about applying for scholarships and fellowships at HKS.
49%
of enrolled students receive Harvard aid*
*Based on an average for academic years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
Get to Know the Harvard Kennedy School Community
Take our virtual tour
Explore the HKS campus from wherever you are. Navigate to the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum, where you may one day attend a panel discussion with heads of state and political leaders. Look inside a classroom. Stop in the Student Lounge, where students socialize and study between classes. Get to know the HKS campus.
How to Apply
Learn how you can join us at Harvard Kennedy School. Now is the time.
FUNDING YOUR MASTER’S EDUCATION
Explore all opportunities to fund your master’s education at HKS.
Take the next step
We are currently accepting applications for our master’s degree programs for the 2025-2026 academic year.