Admissions Requirements

Program | Next Start Date |
International Student Deadline |
U.S. Student Deadline |
---|---|---|---|
Master of Public Administration | May 8, 2023 | N/A | April 15, 2023 |
Master of Public Policy | May 8, 2023 | N/A | April 15, 2023 |
M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice | May 8, 2023 | N/A | April 15, 2023 |
Applicants must submit the online application and all required admission materials no later than the stated deadlines to be considered for admission.
There are four opportunities to start the Master of Public Administration program and the Master of Public Policy program each year: fall, spring, summer 1, and summer 2. (The summer starts are only open to non-international applicants.)
There are three opportunities to start the M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice program each year: fall, spring, and summer.
Applicants are not required to submit GRE scores.
If admitted, students must provide an official copy of all degree-bearing transcripts within 30 days after classes start.
Send official transcripts to:
Graduate OfficeNote that materials submitted for admission consideration are university property and will not be returned to the applicant.
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You can also email publicaffairs@northeastern.edu or call us toll-free at +1 877.377.2739 or at +1 617.655.6736 to talk with one of our admissions counselors.