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University of Kansas School of Public Affairs & Administration

The mission of the School of Public Affairs and Administration at the University of Kansas is to educate exceptional leaders for public service who provide solutions to the most pressing community challenges at all levels of governance. With roots in local government management and urban policy, we advance the public good, democratic values, and ethical public management practices.

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Undergraduate Programs

We offer bachelor's degrees in public administration or law and society, and minors in each. Most coursework is completed at the KU Edwards Campus.

About Undergraduate Programs
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Graduate Programs

Some of the most versatile advanced degrees on the market, we offer master's degrees in public administration or urban planning, a fellowship in local government management, and a doctorate in public administration.

About Graduate Programs
Graduates of the Emerging Leaders Academy

Professional Development Programs

Explore the professional development opportunities offered by the KU Public Management Center, the professional development arm of the School of Public Affairs and Administration.

Professional Development Programs at the KU Public Management Center

Why KU's School of Public Affairs and Administration?

#1
In Local Government Management by US News and World Report since 1998
#9
In Public Management and Leadership by US News and World Report
#25
Top 25 overall best Public Affairs programs in the country by US News and World Report
100%
Placement rate within 6 months of graduation.
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What Can I Do With This Degree?

What doors open for you with one of our degrees? Read about making a difference with a bachelor's, master's, or Ph.D. degree from our program.

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Latest News

Washington, DC.—The American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) announces its 2024 class of Founders’ Fellows, ASPA’s premier program that recognizes the exceptional accomplishments and potential of the next generation of public servants in both academic and practitioner communitie
The School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA) and Institute for Policy and Social Research (IPSR) at the University of Kansas has recently launched a discussion series focusing on the ‘Future of Democratic Governance.’



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