Applicants must complete the online application and submit the following:
U.S. Applicants | International Applicants | Brown University Seniors | |
Transcripts from all |
required | required: see below for transcript verification requirement | required |
Letters of recommendation |
3 required |
3 required | 2 required |
Resume |
required | required | required |
GRE scores |
required | required | not required |
Personal statement |
required | required | required |
TOEFL or IELTS scores |
not required |
required* |
not required |
Early application deadline: December 13, 2019
Decisions released mid-February. Students who know that Brown is a top choice should apply as part of the MPA's early application program. Decisions released early February 2020. Early application decisions are non-binding.
Regular application deadline: February 21, 2020
Decisions released late March. Students who require a visa to study in the U.S. must apply no later than February 21, 2020.
The application fee is $75.
Your statement should outline why you have decided to pursue graduate work. Discuss your past work (study and research) in your chosen field, your plans for study at Brown, including issues and problems you want to address, and your professional goals. Your statement should be 600-800 words in length.
For full consideration for merit-based financial awards, your application must be complete, including all supplemental materials (unofficial transcripts, GRE and TOEFL scores). There is no additional paperwork required. Most matriculated students receive some level of merit aid. Student loans are also available through our Office of Financial Aid to eligible applicants who submit the FAFSA by April 15.
With the exception of applicants who have previously attended an institution in Canada, the UK, or Australia, all international applicants must provide verified transcripts before they can be offered admission by the Graduate School. Applicants must provide transcripts for all previous institutions attended, and those from institutions not in the countries listed above must be verified. Applicants may use CertiFile or WES for these reports. Please request the course-by-course report. Only after receipt of these materials can applicants be offered admission by the Graduate School.
See our frequently asked questions page.