FAQs: Admissions
Classes are typically held in the evening to accommodate working professionals, with most beginning at either 4:55 PM or 6:45 PM. Some core courses are also offered during the day. Additionally, select electives or elective sections may be offered on an intensive basis on Fridays or Saturdays.
The time to complete the MPA or MUP program depends on your enrollment status. Full-time students starting in the fall can finish in as little as two years, while part-time students typically complete the program within three to four years.
Please review our Application Timetable for all degree program deadlines and decision dates.
Students come to NYU Wagner from across the country and around the globe, bringing professional experience from every corner of the public service landscape. Learn more about the vibrant NYU Wagner community.
NYU Wagner student organizations provide diverse social, educational, and professional opportunities for students. They operate under the umbrella of the Wagner Student Association (WSA), the representative body for students. You can view a comprehensive list of our student groups.
We offer a number of competitive scholarships to help finance your degree. All full-time and part-time applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarship.
Yes! Around 40% of incoming Wagner students study part-time while working full- or part-time. Many students shift from full-time to part-time enrollment as they secure jobs, often with support from our career services team.
NYU Wagner classes, faculty and administrative offices, and events are located at 105 East 17th Street, New York, NY 10003.
Incoming students may transfer graduate-level credits if they meet the specific criteria, including if the credits were:
Yes! You can request a phone/Zoom conversation or coffee meeting with a current student or alumnus.
The GRE or GMAT is optional for admission into most of NYU Wagner's master's-level programs. However, the GRE or GMAT is required for those applying to the PhD in Public Administration and strongly encouraged for the Master of Science in Public Policy (MSPP) program.
Students may have the opportunity to work with faculty through research projects or as a teaching assistant.