How to Apply
Join our community. Please select a program to learn more about the application process and requirements.
Bachelor of Public Affairs
Fall Application Deadlines:
- Applications Open: August 1
- Early Action Deadline to Apply October 15
- Regular Deadline to Apply December 1
- Early Action Decisions Released January 15
- All Decisions Released February 15
Master of Public Affairs (MPAff)
Fall Application Deadlines:
- Applications Open: Sept. 1
- Priority Funding Deadline: Dec. 1
- Final Deadline: March 1
Master of Global Policy Studies (MGPS)
Fall Application Deadlines:
- Applications Open: Sept. 1
- Priority Funding Deadline: Dec. 1
- Final Deadline: March 1
DC Concentration (MPAff)
Fall Application Deadlines:
- Applications Open: Sept. 1
- Priority Funding Deadline: Dec. 1
- Final Deadline: March 1
DC Concentration (MGPS)
Fall Application Deadlines:
- Applications Open: Sept. 1
- Priority Funding Deadline: Dec. 1
- Final Deadline: March 1
PhD in Public Policy
Fall Application Deadlines:
- Applications Open: Sept. 1
- Final Deadline: Dec. 1
Executive Master of Public Leadership
Fall Application Deadlines:
- Applications Open: Sept. 1
- Final Deadline: April 1
LBJ Women's Campaign School
Fall Application Deadlines:
- Applications Open: Sept. 1
- Round One Priority Funding Deadline: Dec. 1
- Round Two Deadline: Jan. 17
Resources to help with your application process
LBJ Admissions Team Blog: A guide to the admissions process for the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin.
See what MPAff student Irving Calderon had to say about how Open House answered his questions and convinced him LBJ was the right choice.
Check out our webinars for prospective students
Contact the Office of Student Affairs and Admissions
Applicants are automatically considered for merit-based fellowships during the admissions review process as long as funds remain available. No additional application is required.
Test Scores
For the 2023–24 application cycle (Fall 2024 entry), the LBJ School is offering a one-time, temporary waiver of the GRE, due to the unique challenges brought on by COVID-19. The GRE is optional for this cycle only and applicants may submit a GRE score if they feel it will strengthen their application. Please email the LBJ Admissions Team at lbjadmit@austin.utexas.edu to let us know if you will be submitting a score.
International students also must submit TOEFL scores. We do not accept the IELTS. Visit UT's website for more information about test scores.
Why LBJ? MPAff faculty member Sherri Greenberg and MGPS faculty member Lorinc Redei on what makes LBJ programs unique.
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Phone
512-471-4292