Public Policy (Non-Thesis) (M.P.P.)

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Public Policy (Non-Thesis) (M.P.P.) cost?

  CAD 16,640 / semester.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  1 year, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  McGill Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies minimum (all applicants, regardless of country): a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent as recognized by McGill) in a subject closely related to the one selected for graduate studies; unless otherwise specified, a Master's program requires a four-year undergraduate degree in a related area, and a doctoral (PhD) program generally requires a Master's degree in a related area; minimum CGPA 3.0 out of 4.0, or GPA 3.2 out of 4.0 in the last two years of full-time studies (some departments require more). Credentials are assessed for equivalency with a McGill degree. Source: https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/how-apply || Department admission requirements (https://coursecatalogue.mcgill.ca/en/graduate/arts/public-policy/): The Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) program is directed at early career professionals—ideally with two to five years of professional experience—who are interested in developing expertise in the field of public policy. Recent graduates with an exceptional academic record will also be considered; however, in the absence of professional experience, more weight will be placed on the applicants’ academic record. A bachelor's degree (or equivalent as recognized by McGill University) is required. The ideal applicant will have completed undergraduate courses in Political Science, Economics, Quantitative Methods, and Statistics. An overall cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.6/4.0 or higher is recommended. A minimum CGPA of 3.0/4.0, OR a grade point average (GPA) of 3.2/4.0 in the last two years of full-time studies is required. Applicants whose mother tongue is not English, and who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction or from a recognized Canadian/American institution (anglophone or francophone) are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 5 for the Internet-based test (iBT) with each component score not less than 4 is required. Please use McGill's institutional code, 0935, when writing the exam. Applicants may write the IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) instead of the TOEFL exam. A minimum overall band score of 7.0 is required, with each component score not less than 7.0. IELTS test scores must be sent electronically by IELTS directly to McGill University using McGill's institutional code: 0935. Please check if you may qualify for English language proficiency exemptions. || Additional requirements set by the department: - Personal Statement (1,000 words). Your essay should explain why your background makes you an ideal candidate for the Max Bell M.P.P. program, and how success in this program will enable you to achieve your professional goals - Curriculum vitae - Two letters of reference, ideally one academic and one professional - TOEFL or IELTS score written within the past two years (where applicable) ##### Interview After a preliminary review of their file, some candidates may be invited for an interview, to be conducted remotely. We would like to highlight the importance of the interview as it is not only for the admissions committee to better understand your background and experiences, but also an important opportunity for you to ask key questions and ensure that the Max Bell School M.P.P. program is right for you. [...] · English: IELTS 7.0 (no band below 7.0); TOEFL iBT 120 · English test waiver: Proof of English proficiency is normally not required if the applicant: has obtained (or is about to obtain) an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized institution in Canada or the United States of America (anglophone or francophone); or has obtained (or is about to obtain) an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction; or has lived and attended university, or been employed, for at least four consecutive years, in a country where English is the acknowledged primary language. Documentation proving the condition must be sent directly to the department, which then waives the requirement. Source: https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/how-apply/you-apply-mcgill/proficiency · Application fee: CAD 143.82, non-refundable - McGill GPS states this as the graduate application fee for Summer 2027; one fee covers up to two applications in the same term; payable by credit card only; GPS offers no application fee waivers; some programs may have additional fees. Source: https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/how-apply/application-support · Deposit: CAD 4,000 confirmation deposit (Master of Public Policy), applied to tuition, non-refundable. Source: https://www.mcgill.ca/student-accounts/new-students/deposits