Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT: TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
OR
80
Credits
57 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Orlando, United States
Disciplines
Public Administration, Public Policy
Overview
The Public Affairs program builds on a set of four foundational core courses that explore the intellectual history of public administration, the principal theories of public organizational theory and behavior, the public policy process, including policy formulation and implementation, and advanced public policy analysis.
Students at the University of Central Florida will appreciate and apply an understanding of social, economic, political, and technological factors that shape governance through formal and informal processes and actions.
Careers
Students seeking advancement within public agencies or nonprofit organizations can choose a mix of electives, including course work from other UCF programs, while those seeking to teach at the college or university level will focus on elective courses within their discipline.
More specifically, the graduates of this doctoral program will demonstrate the ability to: 1) attain and apply knowledge and understanding of the complex relationships that characterize public affairs and policy; 2) conduct and lead original research, 3) become professional individuals either in academia or in other positions related to public administration, public affairs, and policy.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Intellectual History of Public Administration
- Public Policy Processes and Theory
- Public Organization Theory and Behavior
- Advanced Public Policy Analysis
- Advanced Research Design for Public Administration and Policy
- Quantitative Methods for Public Administration & Policy
- Advanced Qualitative Methods for Public Administration and Policy
Academic requirements
GPA: Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems.
3.5
GRE®: The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments.
Required
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT: TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
OR
80
Other requirements
General requirements
- One official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended for both bachelors and master’s degrees showing a GPA of 3.5 or better in both degrees.
- Official, competitive GRE score taken within the last five years, is required;
- A personal statement of 1000 words or less. The statement should also indicate how the applicant’s research and career interests fit with those of the current faculty;
- Three letters of recommendation from professors or professionals who can assess the applicant’s ability to succeed in a research-oriented doctoral program;
- A current resume;
- At least one writing sample, i.e., academic paper, report, etc.
- Evidence of adequate background in Calculus.
- Applicants to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees. Applies to you. Non-residents 32,430 AUD / year ≈ 22,988 USD / year
Out-of-State
32,430 AUD / year ≈ 22,988 USD / year
Domestic
Tuition fee for the domestic students. Applies to you. In-State 9,401 AUD / year ≈ 6,664 USD / year
Living costs
Orlando, United States
1,567-2,735 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Public Affairs.