Master's Program Admissions

The Biden School of Public Policy & Administration has a long and proud tradition of caring deeply about the individual success of all included in the Biden School community—​especially our students!

Here are some important dates to keep in mind as you explore our graduate programs and work on your application:

Master Programs with Rolling Admission Deadlines

For programs with rollling admissions, applications are accepted on a “rolling" basis upon completion and submission to the Graduate College.​

• ​Master of Public Administration (MPA) - On-Campus and Online​ MPA
• ​Fall Admissions:
• January 15 - ​Priority consideration for departmental funding​
• August 15 - Deadline to apply​
• Spring Admissions:
• December 15 - ​Priority consideration to apply​
• January 15 - Deadline to apply​
• Summer admissions:
• April 15 - ​Priority consideration to apply​
• May 15 - Deadline to apply​

• Master of Public Policy (MPP)
• ​​​​​Fall admissions
• January 15 - ​Priority consideration for departmental funding​
• August 15 - Deadline to apply​
• ​​Spring Admissions:
• December 15 - ​Priority consideration to apply​
• ​January 15 - Deadline to apply​​​

Master Programs with Fall Admission only​

• ​M.S. Disaster Science and Management (M.S. DISA)
• January 15 - Priority consideration for departmental funding
• ​August 15 - Deadline to apply
  

• ​Master of Public Health (MPH) in Health Policy and Management
• May 31 - Priority consideration for admission​
• August 1 - Deadline to apply​
  

• Master of Energy and Environmental Policy (​MEEP)​
• ​January 15 - ​Priority consideration to apply​
• August 15 - Deadline to apply​
  

• ​M.A. in Urban Affairs and Public Policy (MA UAPP)
• ​January 15 - ​Priority consideration to apply​
  
• August 15 - Deadline to apply​​

Please visit these pages to get details about the application and admissions processes. If you have additional questions, email us at bidenschool@udel.edu and we will respond as soon as possible to help!

• Apply Now​
• Application Materials and Deadlines
  
• Admission Criteria
• FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
• International Students
• Visit the Biden School
  

Explore our campus through the University of Delaware virtual campus tour video. Youll get a feel for our campus space, academic buildings, student centers and other facilities.​

We are hosting virtual visit days for each of the graduate programs, with sessions tailored to students interested in that particular program.

Find an upcoming virtual visit date:​ Biden School Events​

If you would like to set up a one-on-one Zoom meeting, please email bidenschool@udel.edu.