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Master of Public Administration

INTO Group - Suffolk University

USA,Massachusetts

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 54,240/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, Massachusetts

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1906

Total Students: 7,288 +

Int. Students: 1,353 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

8 Ashburton Pl, Boston, MA 02108, United States

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

Master of Public Administration

Program Overview

Suffolk’s MPA is a NASPAA-accredited master’s program, making it one of the country’s top-tier degrees in public administration. Your courses take a practical, hands-on approach with case studies, guest speakers, and travel seminars. You’ll get real-world experience, as Suffolk is located next to the Massachusetts State House, atop historic Beacon Hill.

MPA Concentrations
In this Master’s of Public Administration program, you can customize your degree by choosing one of four concentrations. Each of these help you gain the skills and knowledge to help you focus on the sector in which you intend to advance your public service.

Healthcare
Build the skills to provide healthcare delivery and management in community agencies, advocacy organizations, and government agencies.

State & Local Government
Prepare to act as state and local government managers and officials and function as effective leaders that are able to respond to the changing climates of government.

Nonprofit Management
Cover topics that give special attention to the additional intricacies of nonprofit management within the field of public service.

Performance Management
Study the application of data from new management and performance systems to decision-making as it pertains to both the public sector and nonprofit organizations.

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 2025		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 50 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 54,240 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

Suffolk Undergraduate
Scholarship Up to $22,000/year
• Fully admitted to Suffolk as an international first__year undergraduate student
• Qualified applicants automatically considered
• No action required

Suffolk Graduate Scholarship
Up to $20,000/year
(may include an employment
portion)
• Fully admitted to Suffolk as an international graduate student
• Qualified applicants automatically considered
• No action required

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.