Required:
A passion for public service
We are seeking individuals who have a passion for public service and the desire to be a leader.
Whether you are just getting started or seeking to advance your career, a Master of Public Administration from UNC-Chapel Hill provides the skills and tools necessary to reach your goals.
“If you truly want to be a public servant and make a positive change, an MPA will give you the know-how to lead not just effectively, but ethically and equitably too.”
There are two convenient ways to earn your MPA from UNC-Chapel Hill. We offer a full-time two-year format for on-campus students, while the online format is available for full- or part-time students. Scholarships are available to both on-campus and online students.
Fall 2025
January 1st, 2025
Fall 2024
May 15th (Priortity Deadline May 1st)
Tailor your UNC MPA experience to a specific discipline within public administration by choosing a concentration for your degree. Our students are not required to select a concentration area, but those who do must complete at least nine credit hours from the list of elective courses provided for that area. Concentrations include Local Government, Nonprofit Management, Public Management, International Relations, Public Health, Community and Economic Development, and Public Policy.
October 15, 2024
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October 01, 2024
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September 16, 2024
Meet new student Ryan Campbell! Hometown: Boston, MA Alma Mater: Western Carolina University…
September 13, 2024
Welcome to the Carolina MPA@UNC program Ushni! Tell us a bit about yourself. I was born…