We offer four master’s degrees and one PhD program, any of which will give you the relevant and versatile skills to become a thought leader in fields like public administration, public and international affairs, development, and policy.
We offer four master’s degrees and one PhD program, any of which will give you the relevant and versatile skills to become a thought leader in fields like public administration, public and international affairs, development, and policy.
Promote progress in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
Start a career of influence in the international arena.
Improve the human condition through a hands-on career in public service.
Explore a career in public service through in-person or online study.
Focus on interdisciplinary research and applied analysis of public policy issues.
Engaging in hands-on work beyond the classroom, students can gain professional experience, seek language and learning abroad options, and dive head-first into important research that produces real-world results.
Prepare for an international career with one of seven graduate certificate programs by combining foreign language training, multidisciplinary courses, and community outreach for a deeper understanding of specific regions across the globe.
You have the option of earning two graduate degrees through our partnerships with other professional schools at the University of Pittsburgh and with one foreign university. Students can earn joint degrees in law, business, social work, information sciences, or public health at the University of Pittsburgh.