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Bachelor of Science in Public Administration with Emphasis in General

Upper Iowa University - Fayette Campus

USA,Iowa

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 18,450/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 80 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, Iowa

Type: University

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1857

Total Students: 5,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

605 Washington St, Fayette, IA 52142, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Science in Public Administration with Emphasis in General

Program Overview

Do you want to help others? The public administration degree is a practitioner-oriented degree that provides students with the necessary skills to manage and lead in government and nonprofit organizations. Public administrators work in a variety of specialty areas, such as healthcare, finance, psychology, emergency disaster management, and agriculture.

General: The general emphasis provides a foundation that will help students develop the skills to adapt to changing political and social conditions, and function as well-informed, politically and morally sensitive administrators and citizens who think critically and ethically about the purpose, design and function of government organizations. The focus of the emphasis is on but not limited to state and local administration of public programs and policy.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

2 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 80 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 18,450 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Upper Iowa University - Fayette Campus

CAD 17,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 5.0 Minimum Writing - 5.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 61
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 44.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 83.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Scholarship Name Requirements

Amount Per Year International Trustee Scholarship 3.5 – 4.00 GPA $18,000

International Presidential Scholarship

3.00 – 3.49 GPA
$16,000 International Deans’ Scholarship 2.50 – 2.99 GPA $12,000

International Achievement Scholarship

2.00 – 2.49 GPA
$7,000 International Transfer Scholarship 3.00 – 4.00 GPA and transfer from another college/university $11,000

International Recognition Scholarship

2.00 – 2.99 GPA and transfer from another college/university
$9,500

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.