Program Overview
The Public Administration at Harvard Kennedy School is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Public Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 47,068 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 47,068 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Cambridge, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Economics and Quantitative Analysis
- Management and Leadership
- Political Thought and Institutions
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A complete application includes:
- a submitted online application
- payment of the $100 application fee
- essays, which vary by degree program
- a r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 or CV
- an additional analytic/quantitative r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9/statement (depending on the degree program)
- three letters of recommendation
- official academic transcripts
- standardized test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, and/or IELTS)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 47,068 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 47,068 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 47,068 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 47,068 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Harvard Kennedy School directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Harvard Kennedy School
Harvard Kennedy School
Cambridge, United States
The John F. Kennedy School of Government, commonly called the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS), is the graduate school of public policy of Harvard University, a private Ivy League research university...
University Profile- Start Date December 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months