Admissions Overview

The UNC-Chapel Hill School of Government seeks students with a deep commitment to public service and the strong academic background required to meet the demands of our top-ranked Master of Public Administration program. Our admissions committee reviews applications on a rolling basis, so the sooner you apply, the sooner you can receive an admissions decision and start planning for your future.

Application Deadlines

MPA@UNC offers students four start dates per calendar year (January, May, August, and September). Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.

Start Your Application Now

Read about our online application process or start your application now. If you have questions or need help completing your application in time for your preferred start date, please contact an admissions counselor at 855-862-4672 or via email at onlinempa@unc.edu.

Applying to Our Top-Ranked Program¹

A degree from UNC-Chapel Hill will help you build the skills to advance or launch your career in public administration. As a student, you will:

Complete your degree in as few as 18 months.

Customize your curriculum with electives, concentrations, and cross-university courses.

Learn from faculty who are nationally recognized experts in their field.