Overview

The PhD in Public Administration and Public Policy is offered jointly by Auburn University’s Department of Political Science and Auburn University at Montgomery’s Department of Political Science and Public Administration.

Features

Only students with master’s degrees from accredited universities or colleges will be considered for the AU/AUM joint PhD program.

Applicants having an insufficient background in public administration and public policy may be required to take additional prerequisite courses as determined by the admissions committee.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Doctoral Seminar in Public Administration

Research Design and Analysis

Doctoral Seminar in Public Policy

Qualitative Research Methods

Quantitative Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

75 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auburn, United States

Disciplines

Public Administration View 22 other PhDs in Public Administration in United States

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Academic requirements

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official scores from the General Test of the GRE

Official transcripts from every institution attended

CV or resume

Three letters of recommendation

Statement of purpose

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

35986 USD / year

≈ 35986 USD / year
Out-of-State

35986 USD / year

≈ 35986 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13306 USD / year

≈ 13306 USD / year

Living costs

Auburn

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Auburn

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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