Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 50

Tuition Fee

 CAD 31,896 per year

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

Living Cost in University at Albany - State University of New York

  CAD 16,000 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 - 6.0
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 70
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 50.0  
• DUOLINGO
  • Minimum Overall Score - 95.0  

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

• Minimum CGPA Required: 85.00 %

Additional Information

Career-Building Internships
A required internship gives you the opportunity to gain practical experience and develop your professional network, in preparation for your career.

UAlbany’s location near the seat of New York’s state government puts valuable opportunities in the legislature, state agencies and many other nearby firms within reach.

You can also complete your internship in cities like New York and Washington, D.C., or as part of your study abroad program.

Career Paths
With a solid understanding of public policy and management in practice, you’ll be ready for entry-level careers in business and administrative units of government agencies, private corporations, and nonprofit organizations.

Sample job titles of recent alumni include:

• Legislative aide/correspondent
• Public relations manager
• Associate policy analyst
• Political campaign coordinator
• Special interest lobbyist
• Human rights advocate

Scholarships

The University at Albany Global Excellence Scholarships are awarded to incoming international students based on academic achievement as well as other qualifications, as determined by the admissions committee.

The maximum scholarship award is $20,500 per year for first-year (freshmen) applicants, for a potential total of $82,000 over four years. These scholarships are renewable, provided the student maintains a grade point average of 2.5 or higher and remains continuously enrolled as a full-time student at UAlbany paying out-of-state tuition.

Scholarships are also available for select transfer students, with the maximum award being $9,500. These scholarships are renewable, provided the student maintains a grade point average of 2.5 or higher and remains continuously enrolled as a full-time student at UAlbany paying out-of-state tuition.

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):

1. Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
2. Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
3. 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.