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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Mar17
Admitted Student Visit Day @ 10:00 am - 5:15 pm Orchard View Room, Discovery Building View map
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Mar21
Chat with a current graduate student @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Online event
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Mar31
Virtual Admitted International Student Visit Day Online event
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Apr04
Chat with a current graduate student @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm 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.
A new era for government work is here
While public-sector retirements are rising, demand for public policy education is growing. Susan Yackee explains how the La Follette School is training the next generation of public servants.
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
Andrew VanderMeer, MPA ’24
"In short, the core set of skills La Follette teaches were identical to what my employer was looking for!"
Graham Stier, MPA
"As an undergraduate student at UW–Madison, I found the Accelerated program highly appealing because I'll be able to graduate in five years with a master's degree that provides me with a real-world skill set."
Summer Mitchell, MPA
"La Follette sharpened my ability to communicate policy issues concisely, craft clear recommendations, and use data-driven analysis to evaluate policy effectiveness."
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