How to apply for our academic programs, including admissions requirements, cost, and why La Follette is the right place for you.
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How to apply
Admission requirements
We seek candidates who demonstrate the ability and experience to engage in rigorous public affairs programs.
Funding and Financial Information
Information on the cost of attending the La Follette School, including tuition, fees, financial aid, and other ways to help pay for your education.
Accelerated Admissions
The La Follette School of Public Affairs provides selected UW-Madison undergraduates an opportunity to jumpstart the Master of Public Affairs or Master of International Public Affairs program.
International Students
The La Follette School welcomes applications from international students. Learn about useful information when considering applying to the La Follette School of Public Affairs.
Admissions events
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Jan29
Public service fair @ 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm Gordon Dining & Events Center Get Directions
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Feb18
All-campus career and internship fair @ 4:00 pm - @ 7:00 pm Discovery Building, 330 N Orchard St, Madison, WI 53715 Get Directions
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Mar17
Admitted Student Visit Day @ 10:00 am - 5:15 pm Orchard View Room, Discovery Building View map
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Mar31
Virtual Admitted International Student Visit Day Online event
Information session recording
Why choose La Follette?
La Follette students secure competitive positions across campus
Opportunities across campus provide students with financial benefits, such as tuition remission, and hands-on experience.
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La Follette School graduate programs offer excellent value, according to Wall Street Journal analysis
A tool created by the Wall Street Journal shows that the La Follette School offers one of the best values among public policy master’s degrees in the country.
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Contact students and alumni
Richard Shrout, MPA ’72
"The big lesson that I can pass to current students is the knowledge that a masters degree is just a ticket to get you into the door. Life after that is a continuing process of learning new things and sharpening what you thought you already knew.”
Sabina Huseynova, MPA
"The La Follette School’s small class sizes and low teacher-to-student ratio allow for personalized learning and mentorship. The school’s strong emphasis on quantitative skills and its location in a capital city make it ideal for practical learning in public policy."
Corissa Uselmann, MPA ’20
"I think the biggest thing I learned at La Follette is that our job isn’t done until we have completed an evaluation stage on any given project or work product. I have taken this to heart and have actively worked towards implementing data-driven feedback loops in every role or project I have worked on professionally."
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