Yes, the program has limited fellowship and scholarship resources.  Around 20% of the incoming class will receive merit-based aid. We assess all applications for merit-based scholarships. Our fellowships do require a separate essay in the application. Learn more on our financial aid page.

You can find more about the PER waiver process here.

No, it is not required that you have professional experience. If you do not have full-time work experience, the admissions committee will closely evaluate your internship/volunteer experience and articulation of policy interest/career goals.

A list containing all of the non-Wagner courses that have been pre-approved can be found here.

No minimum score is required, and the GRE is optional for all programs except the PhD in Public Administration and MS in Public Policy. 

You should complete the application process as early as possible (by the first deadline). As long as all required materials are received and an application package is deemed complete, you will be given priority consideration for all available merit-based scholarships (and fellowships).

You should have least 7 years of professional experience (ideally 10), including several years at the management level.
 

Join us at the Idealist Grad Fair nearest you to learn about NYU Wagner's graduate programs, speak with Admissions representatives, and discover the impact you could have in the field of public service.

Yes!  Relevant graduate credits earned prior to matriculation at Wagner can be applied to your Wagner degree if they meet the criteria outlined in our transfer credit policy and they are not restricted by your program.

You will receive a fellowship decision via email in conjunction with your general admission decision. 

Please review our Application Timetable for all degree program deadlines.

While we do prefer to see about 2 years of relevant professional experience (including full-time, part-time, internship or volunteer experience), this is not a requirement of admission.  Students who do not have