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Master of Public Administration and Master of Arts in Global Public Policy (Dual Degree)

INTO Group - Suffolk University

USA,Massachusetts

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 47,570/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50 FREE

Application Fee

Jan 2026

Apply Date

USA, Massachusetts

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1906

Total Students: 7,288 +

Int. Students: 1,353 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

73 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108, United States

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Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Public Administration and Master of Arts in Global Public Policy (Dual Degree)

Program Overview

The MPA/MA in Global Public Policy dual-degree program will allow you to master the pragmatics of international regulation, institutions, and governance, while developing your political abilities and refining your leadership skills.

The Princeton Review: Best Business Schools, 2022This powerful combination of degrees will make you uncommonly well-qualified to make a practical difference on an international level. The global public policy curriculum will give you a solid base of academic knowledge in areas like political economy and international relations theory, while the NASPAA-accredited public administration program will equip you with skills that are vital to success for a policy professional, including data and policy analysis, and writing.

A required internship will give you experience in an international organization based within or outside the United States, further strengthening your skills and providing valuable networking contacts for your career.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2026		Open
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 50 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 47,570 per year

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

Living Cost in INTO Group - Suffolk University

CAD 11,000 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 - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80 - 17 - With no score less than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 65.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0 Minimum Literacy - 110.0 Minimum Comprehension - 120.0 Minimum Conversation - 100.0 Minimum Production - 85.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Type of Scholarship	Scholarship Information	Amount/ Range
Undergraduate Scholarhips: Regional scholarship Progression scholarship Direct Entry scholarship Graduate Scholarships: Regional scholarship Progression scholarship Direct Entry scholarship	Undergraduate Scholarhips: Regional scholarship • Awarded up to $7,500 on 1-semester International Direct, or an additional $5,000 scholarship available for 3-semester International Year One. • Applicable to International Direct, International Year One or Undergraduate Transfer Program enrollments. • Region and or nationality-based awards. • Students on government scholarships or sponsored by an external entity are not eligible for this award. Progression scholarship • Successful completion of International Direct, International Year One or Undergraduate Transfer Program and matriculate to Suffolk.com • Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0+ on International Direct, International Year One or University Transfer Program to qualify for $10,000 per year. • Maintain consecutive enrollment at Suffolk as a full-time degree-seeking student in an approved undergraduate program. • Renewable as long as student remains in good academic standing, maintaining a GPA of 3.0+. Direct Entry scholarship • No scholarship application is required, qualified applicants are automatically considered. • Applicable to full-time first-year Direct Entry undergraduate international student enrollments. • Based on academic qualifications. LINK: www.intostudy.com/en/universities/suffolk-university/scholarships Graduate Scholarships: Regional scholarship • Awarded up to $5,000 (College of Arts & Sciences and Sawyer Business School) and $12,000 (LLM) annually. • Limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis. • Applicable to Integrated Master’s Program enrollments. • A personal statement or scholarship interview may be required for some regions. Progression scholarship • Successful completion of Integrated Master’s Program and matriculate to Suffolk. • Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.5 during the Integrated Master’s Program to qualify for $5,000 per year. • Maintain consecutive enrollment at Suffolk as a full-time degree-seeking student in an approved graduate program. • Rewewable as long as the student remains in good academic standing, maintaining a GPA of 3.5+. Direct Entry scholarship • No scholarship application is required, qualified applicants are automatically considered. • Applicable to full-time Direct Entry graduate international student enrollments. • Based on academic qualifications. LINK: www.suffolk.edu/student-financial-services/types-of-financial-aid/graduate-students/graduate-scholarships-grants	Undergraduate Scholarhips: Regional scholarship-$10,000 (Up to $10,000 annually) Progression scholarship-$30,000 ($10,000 annually - renewable up to three years) Direct Entry scholarship-$22,000 (Up to $22,000 annually - renewable up to four years) Graduate Scholarships: Regional scholarship-$5,000-$12,000 (Up to $5,000 (College of Arts & Sciences and Sawyer Business School) and $12,000 (LLM) annually) Progression scholarship-$10,000 ($5,000 annually - renewable up to two years) Direct Entry scholarship-$20,000 (Up to $20,000)

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.

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