LBJ School | The University of Texas at Austin

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Know-How to change the world

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

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Event Status
Scheduled
Monday April 28, 2025, All day
LBJ Washington Center (1100 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005)
Register for the 2025 Carbon Management Summit, which aims to define specific research needs for optimal development and delivery of carbon management technologies.
Patman Renewing Democracy Series 1x1
Event Status
Scheduled
Monday April 28, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Recurs: Weekly on Monday, 4 - 5pm until Thu, May 1 2025 Feb. 6, 2025, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.April 1, 2025, noon to 1 p.m.
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Evan Smith, co-founder and former CEO of The Texas Tribune in conversation with the politicians making an impact this year.
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Event Status
Scheduled
Saturday May 10, 2025, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Lady Bird Johnson Auditorium
The 54th group of LBJ School graduates, the class of 2025, will graduate with the skills the world needs most: the leadership to get big things done together, the training to craft effective public policy, and the know-how to make a better world possible. Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of the class of 2025.

News & Research

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LBJ Ph.D. Graduate Uses Policy Expertise to Advance Housing Reform

April 23, 2025
Seven years after finishing his undergraduate degree, Felipe Antequera (PH.D. ‘24) felt a calling to make a broader impact—one rooted in public policy and social progress. Originally from Chile, he saw firsthand how unequal access to safe, affordable housing shaped people’s lives. That experience inspired a career shift and eventually led him to the LBJ School.
Floridell Berry, upcoming LBJ grad, in front of the LBJ School

Upcoming LBJ School Graduate is Shaping the Future of Public Policy and Law

April 18, 2025
Studying public policy was never just about academics; for Floridell Berry (MGPS ’25), it was about finding a community and making an impact. Drawn to the LBJ School by a trusted mentor’s recommendation, she sought a graduate experience where she wouldn’t fade into the background. Berry wanted a place where she could engage deeply, form lasting connections and develop the skills to shape policy on a global scale.
LBJ School, Fernanda Cáceres on graduation day in May 2023

Change-Making After LBJ: Spotlight on Fernanda Cáceres (MGPS '23)

April 13, 2025
Fernanda Cáceres, a 2023 graduate of the LBJ School’s Master of Global Policy Studies (MGPS) program and RGK’s Nonprofit Portfolio program, is applying lessons she learned in graduate school to her work in food and water systems at The Nature Conservancy, a global environmental nonprofit.