Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA)

The University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) program equips future policy makers with a profound understanding of policy-making processes through a solid foundation of rigorous knowledge acquisition, policy analysis, career development, and hands-on learning.

 

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20-month, full-time, professional program

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In-person, at the UBC Vancouver campus

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Capstone project with a real-world policy challenge

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29 SPPGA faculty conducting research & policy engagement in 30+ countries

In our full-time 20-month program, students will benefit from our unique curriculum which fosters creativity, innovation, and collaboration by integrating course-based learning and practical learning experiences. From the heart of beautiful British Columbia, our students conduct community-based fieldwork and build expertise from world-renowned UBC faculty and policy practitioners in areas such as global governance, security, development, social change, resources, and sustainability.  

Program Benefits
Learn more about what the program can do for you.
How to Apply
Applications are open early October and close late January each year for the following academic year. Review the application requirements.
Curriculum
Customize your learning to your area of interest in elective streams.
Capstone: Global Policy Project
Consult directly with a client organization to address a real-world policy challenge.