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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.
Why choose La Follette?
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.
Nichole Springer, MIPA
"One of the most rewarding experiences at La Follette is being surrounded by a great cohort. Their talent, passion, and hard work also lifts me up as I continue to study."
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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Admissions events
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Sep30
McNair and Student Support Services Graduate School Fair @ 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Chula Vista Resort, 1000 Chula Vista Parkway Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 View map
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Oct02
La Follette School at UW-Milwaukee @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Student Union, 1st Floor, Booth 5, 2200 East Kenwood Blvd. Milwaukee WI 53211 View Map
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Oct03
Graduate School Micro Fair @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm 850 Pleasant Street, Beloit, WI 53511 View map
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Oct11
DC Select Graduate Fair @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Washington Center 1005 3rd St NE Washington, D.C. 20002 View map
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Oct17
Prospective Graduate Student Information: October Session @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Online event
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Nov10
Prospective Graduate Student Information: November Session @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Online event
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Nov29
La Follette School Lead with Languages Class Visit @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Van Hise Hall Room 574 View map
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Contact admissions staff
Email: admissions@lafollette.wisc.edu
Phone: 608-262-9163
Contact students and alumni
Haoyan (Ken) Wang, MIPA
"I was drawn to La Follette mainly because of its faculty expertise, alumni network, and most importantly, many professional opportunities offered to its students."
Andrew VanderMeer, MPA
"The professors, students, and alumni of the La Follette School are part and parcel of so much of government here in Madison, which makes for a wonderful array of career opportunities"
Karina Virrueta Running, MPA ’17
"The workshop course was as challenging as it was rewarding. I also made lasting friendships with my peers and the professors."
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