Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, Canada- Listed tuition (confirm fee basis)
- CA$28,116
- Duration
- 20 months
- Taught in
- Confirm with counsellor
- IELTS from
- 7
In short
Master of Public Administration (MPA) is a master's program in Business and Management at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada, lasting 20 months. Listed tuition is CA$28,116; the fee basis has not been provided. The English requirement starts at IELTS 7.
Fees are indicative and set by the university; the offer letter and invoice are final.
Entry requirements
- Academic requirement
- Students from India need to have a four-year Undergraduate degree with a minimum score of 70% or higher in a relevant field from a recognised University.
- IELTS
- An overall score of 7 with a minimum individual band score of 6.5 is needed for Dalhousie University IELTS requirement.
- PTE Academic
- An overall score of 65 with nothing below 54 is needed.
- TOEFL iBT
- An overall score of 92 is needed.
If you studied in a different school system, the university assesses your qualification as an equivalent — a counsellor can check it before you apply.
Cost of studying
- Listed tuition · confirm fee basis
- CA$28,116
- Living costs in Canada per year
- CAD 12,000-18,000
Add health insurance, visa fees and a housing deposit to your first-year budget.
Documents you will usually need
- Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
- Statement of purpose
- CV and two references
- Passport (valid for the whole course)
- English test result, or proof of a waiver
- Proof of funds for the visa stage
How to apply with iAdmission
1.Check eligibility
Tell us where you studied and your grades; we confirm the requirement for your qualification.
2.Prepare documents
Upload transcripts, passport and English test; we check them before submission.
3.Submit and track
We submit a complete application and follow up with the university.
4.Offer and visa
After the offer we help with the deposit, visa documents and arrival.
Questions students ask
What are the entry requirements for Master of Public Administration (MPA)?
Students from India need to have a four-year Undergraduate degree with a minimum score of 70% or higher in a relevant field from a recognised University. English: IELTS 7 or an accepted equivalent.
How much does Master of Public Administration (MPA) cost in total?
Tuition is listed at CA$28,116 (fee basis not provided) for 20 months. Living costs in Canada are about CAD 12,000-18,000 a year. Deposits, insurance and visa fees are extra; the offer letter is final.
Can iAdmission help me apply?
Yes, free of charge. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare documents and submits a complete application. Admission decisions are always made by the university.
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