Admissions Information
Applying for our Programs
If you've determined a career in public service is right for you, we urge you to join us at one of the best programs in the country. The School of Public Affairs and Administration at KU offers several programs that will lead you to a satisfying and productive career. Our classrooms are filled with both faculty and practitioners bringing critical thinking and analytical skills together to bridge the gap between policy and practice. You leave here with the added bonus of a network of hundreds of Jayhawks serving in roles around the world.
Our Admissions requirements vary by the program we offer. Please click on the degree for admissions information for that particular program
1. Undergraduate Degrees in Law and Society and Public Administration
2. Master of Public Administration
3. Master of Public Administration, City Management Fellow Program
5. PhD in Public Administration
We encourage you to contact one of our advisors for more information or help with your application
Ray Hummert advises intern- and career-track MPA students on the Lawrence campus. Noel Rasor advises MPA students in the Topeka area. Michelle Welch advises career-track MPA students on the Edwards campus.
