MPA at UNC: A Degree for Public Service Leaders

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Invest in your future by earning a Master of Public Administration degree from a top-ranked program—either on-campus or online.

Learn more about how an MPA from UNC-Chapel Hill can put you on the path to success.

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“This is work with meaning. Making your community better and helping your fellow citizens is at the heart of public service.”

Tyler Thomas MPA ‘11
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UNC MPA is ranked among the nation’s top 25 public affairs schools by U.S. News & World Report.

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#23
Public Affairs
#10
Public Management
#2
Local Government

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

UNC MPA strongly supports the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion and affirms the importance of instilling these values in the next generation of public service leaders. Learn more about what we’re doing to incorporate these principles into all aspects of our program.

Upcoming Events

September 23, 2024

The UNC MPA program will host a Happy Hour Hub in conjunction with the ICMA conference in…

News

September 06, 2024

As the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill welcomes back faculty, staff, and…

MPA Matters blog

September 13, 2024

Welcome to the Carolina MPA@UNC program Ushni!  Tell us a bit about yourself. I was born…