MPP

MPP

“MPP candidates come from a variety of educational and professional backgrounds, and their courses of study at the Woodrow Wilson School naturally reflect this diversity” — Thomas J. Christensen, Faculty Chair of the MPP Program

ANTHONY DZADRA, MPP ’06, Head of Tax Policy Unit, Ministry of Finance, Ghana

"My Princeton experience went beyond the obvious acquisition of skills. It gave me access to a network of like-minded world class professionals, whilst influencing and inspiring me to be my very best."

JUAN CARLOS PINZÓN, MPP ‘10, former Ambassador of Colombia to the United States

"The MPP program provided the foundation to explore my passion for public policy. It expanded my world view and gave me the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds across the globe."

AMBER GREENE, MPP ’12, VP of Government Practice, Ogilvy Public Relations

"My year as an MPP student at the Woodrow Wilson School was transformative as I was taught to view issues from a global perspective from peers that I now view as lifelong friends, mentors, and resources."

THEODORE J. CORBIN, MD, MPP ’08, Associate Professor Department of Emergency Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine

"The MPP program opened my eyes to the world that parallels medicine, so that I could be successful in navigating other fields."

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MPP Admissions

Woodrow Wilson MPP Program Classroom The Woodrow Wilson School offers a one-year Master in Public Policy (MPP) degree for mid-career professionals who are rising leaders in international and domestic public policy.

The MPP program provides rigorous training in quantitative and policy analysis, preparing degree candidates to return to their careers with the intellectual breadth, organizational skills and self-confidence necessary to assume leadership positions in an increasingly complex public service environment.

Woodrow Wilson MPP Students

The MPP Program is a terminal degree designed for policy professionals. It should not be viewed as a stepping stone to a PhD program.

A minimum of seven years of public or nonprofit sector work experience is required for entrance to the MPP degree for mid-career professionals.

All MPP applicants must also demonstrate leadership, creativity, a commitment to public service and the intellectual ability to thrive in a demanding academic environment.

The School enrolls approximately 15-25 MPP students per year.

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MPP Admissions