How to Apply
Join our community. Please select a program to learn more about the application process and requirements.
If you need assistance completing your application or have specific questions, please reach out to undergraduate admissions via LBJUndergradAdmissions@austin.utexas.edu or graduate and PhD admissions staff via LBJadmit@austin.utexas.edu
***Please note: The LBJ School will be under renovation beginning May 5, 2025 through August 20, 2025. No building tours or in-person events will be offered during this time. We invite you to view our online tour while we are closed for renovation. We look forward to showing you our new classroom spaces after August 20th.***
Bachelor of Public Affairs
Fall Application Deadlines: (Accepting First-Time Freshman Applications Only for Fall 2025 Entry)
- 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
- Final Deadline: Extended to MAY 15th, 2025
- Email our admissions team for application fee waivers & GRE test fee vouchers
Master of Global Policy Studies (MGPS)
Fall Application Deadlines:
- Applications Open: Sept. 1
- Final Deadline: Extended to MAY 15th, 2025
- Email our admissions team for application fee waivers & GRE test fee vouchers
DC Concentration (MPAff)
Fall Application Deadlines:
- Applications Open: Sept. 1
- Final Deadline: Extended to MAY 15th, 2025
- Email our admissions team for application fee waivers & GRE test fee vouchers
DC Concentration (MGPS)
Fall Application Deadlines:
- Applications Open: Sept. 1
- Final Deadline: Extended to MAY 15th, 2025
- Email our admissions team for application fee waivers & GRE test fee vouchers
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: May 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
The GRE is required for admission. Ask the appropriate testing agency to send your official test scores as required by your program of application. The Educational Testing Service institution code for the GRE and TOEFL is 6882.
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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Office of Student Affairs and Admissions
Location
SRH 3.104
Phone
512-471-4292