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Join us for an LBJ Admissions Event and Receive an Application Fee Waiver
Our Office of Student Affairs and Admissions offers virtual and in-person Information Sessions, Student Chats and other events. This is a great way to meet admissions staff, students, and faculty and learn all about the programs we offer and how to submit a strong application.
- LBJ Current Students Chat on Jan. 25, 12:30-1 pm CT
- Information Session + Faculty Guest, Prof. Raj Patel (Food/Agricultural Policy) on Jan. 25, 5-6 pm CT
- Information Session + Faculty Guest, Prof. Steven Pedigo (Urban Policy) on Feb. 8, 5-6 pm CT
- LBJ Current Student Chats on Feb. 22, 12:30-1 pm CT
- Information Session + Faculty Guest, Prof. Amy Leff (Policy Comms) on Feb. 22, 5-6 pm CT
- Information Session + Faculty Guest, Prof. Gordon Abner (Public Management) on March 7, 5-6 pm CT
- Information Session on March 21, Noon-1 pm CT
Academics
The LBJ School offers four master’s degree programs, one Ph.D. program, and several continuing education programs.
A leading public affairs program that merges fundamentals with philosophy—preparing students to make an immediate impact in the world.
A degree program designed for leadership in a globalized world, offering an interdisciplinary command of international policymaking.
Find yourself in the room where it happens: an immersive 15 months of accelerated work and study, focusing on domestic and international federal policymaking.
The LBJ School's Executive Master of Public Leadership prepares nonprofit and public professionals for senior leadership with substantial in-person coursework, interaction with high-performing leaders and working simulations for real world readiness.
A flexible, multidisciplinary curriculum–emphasizing strong faculty mentorship alongside rigorous analytical and professional training–intended to bridge the gap between academic scholarship and real-world policy impact.
We provide leadership and organizational development services to thousands of managers and leaders each year by offering practical leadership and management training/development, keynotes, conference presentations, facilitation and executive coaching.
The WCS trains women to run for office or manage campaigns regardless of political party affiliation. We inspire women to enter the political arena and empower them with the skills to win.
Program Deadlines
We admit a new cohort of students each fall semester.
The final deadline for the Master of Public Affairs/Global Policy Studies/DC Concentration Fall '24 entry is March 1. Applications for Fall '25 entry open in September.
The final deadline for the Executive Master in Public Leadership is April 1.
The final deadline for the PhD in Public Policy was December 1.
The final deadline for the LBJ Women's Campaign School was January 17.
Connect to LBJ Faculty
Email an LBJ School faculty member to arrange a class visit. We are located on UT Austin's campus in Sid Richardson Hall (SRH), a three-story white building between Red River Street and the large, white marble LBJ Library.
Visit LBJ DC
Schedule a visit to the LBJ Washington Center campus, located at 1100 New York Avenue in Washington DC.
Register for an admissions event
The best way to learn about the LBJ School is to attend one of our regularly held virtual information sessions.
Attend an LBJ School policy event
We host several public, policy-forward events. Meet current students, get closer to policy and news of the day, and tap the know-how to change the world from today’s most influential leaders.
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