How to Apply

Join our community. Please select a program to learn more about the application process and requirements.

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 2022–23 application cycle (Fall 2023 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? Former MPAff Graduate Advisor Sherri Greenberg and MGPS Graduate Advisor Lorinc Redei on what makes their programs unique.

Master of Public Affairs (MPAff)

Fall Application Deadlines:

• Priority Funding Deadline: Dec. 1
• Final Deadline: March 1

Master of Global Policy Studies (MGPS)

Fall Application Deadlines:

• Priority Funding Deadline: Dec. 1
• Final Deadline: March 1

DC Concentration (MPAff)

Fall Application Deadlines:

• Priority Funding Deadline: Dec. 1
• Final Deadline: March 1

DC Concentration (MGPS)

Fall Application Deadlines:

• Priority Funding Deadline: Dec. 1
• Final Deadline: March 1

PhD in Public Policy

Fall Application Deadlines:

• Final Deadline: Dec. 1