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.
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.
NYU Wagner Office of Admissions hosts events throughout the year to offer you the opportunity to learn more about the NYU Wagner experience, community, admissions process, and more.
Yes, the majority of our classes are 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.
Our office is located at 105 E 17th Street, New York, NY.
Students may have the opportunity to work with faculty through research projects or as a teaching assistant.
Yes! You can request a phone/Zoom conversation or coffee meeting with a current student or alumnus.
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.
We do not offer a standalone undergraduate program. However, NYU Wagner partners with NYU’s College of Arts and Science (CAS) to offer undergraduate major in Public Policy. To pursue this major, you must first be admitted to CAS through NYU’s undergraduate admissions process.