LBJ School | The University of Texas at Austin

 

Know-How to Change the World
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Our Degree Programs

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Bachelor of Public Affairs

A degree that prepares graduates with skills in leadership, policy analysis and organizational management for a career in public service at every level, from city hall to Capitol Hill. 

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Master of Public Affairs (MPAff)

The first graduate public affairs program to blend academic theory with practical experience—preparing students to make an immediate impact in the world

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Master of Global Policy Studies (MGPS)

A degree program designed for the globalized world, offering an interdisciplinary and practical command of international policymaking

DC Concentration (MPAff/MGPS)

DC Option (MPAff/MGPS)

An immersive 15-month course of accelerated study and work in Washington DC for careers in domestic and international federal policymaking

PhD in Public Policy

Ph.D. in Public Policy (Ph.D.)

A flexible, interdisciplinary curriculum–emphasizing strong faculty mentorship alongside rigorous analytical and professional training–intended to bridge the gap between academic scholarship and real-world policy impact

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Executive Master of Public Leadership (EMPL)

A 12-month program preparing nonprofit and public professionals for senior leadership with substantial in-person coursework, interaction with high-performing leaders and practical simulations for real world readines

 

Executive and Professional Training

Events

Energy Technology & Policy
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Scheduled
Monday June 16, 2025, 9:00 am - Wednesday June 18, 2025, 4:00 pm
The Commons Learning Center on J.J. Pickle Research Campus
Register for the Energy, Technology and Policy Conference, a multidisciplinary conference that will give participants an overview of energy technologies, fuels, environmental impacts and public policies.
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Scheduled
Thursday June 19, 2025, 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm
The Center for the Study of Race and Democracy at The University of Texas at Austin invites you to the 5th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Summit: Freedom is Dignity, exploring how honoring history, building community, and leading with purpose can guide us toward a more humane and truthful society.

News & Research

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From the Classroom to the Capitol: An LBJ Alumnus’s Journey to the Texas Legislature

June 5, 2025
The 89th Texas Legislative Session has officially come to a close, marking the end of months of late nights, tough negotiations and impactful policymaking. Throughout the Capitol, the presence of LBJ School students and alumni was clear. Whether serving as state representatives, legislative aides, research assistants or policy analysts, they played a key role in shaping the future of Texas.
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LBJ School Student Explores Effective Advocacy in D.C. with The Patman Center

May 27, 2025
For Adriana Hernández Sánchez, a dual degree master’s student at the LBJ School of Public Affairs and the College of Liberal Arts, The Patman Center for Civic and Political Engagement’s week-long May Term in Washington, D.C., was a unique opportunity to experience policymaking at the heart of the nation.
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Washington, DC Workshops on Research and Federal Policy Priorities for Carbon Management

May 19, 2025
Two workshops were held at the LBJ Washington Center to explore new frontiers for research in carbon management as well as federal policy priorities associated with carbon management in the new administration.