MPA-JD

The MPA-JD or MUP-JD program from NYU Wagner and NYU’s School of Law will prepare you to become a leader, tackle a broad range of challenges, and deliver social change.

Whether you see yourself pursuing public interest law, writing legislation, or running an agency or organization, you’ll find the focus you need through our full-time, four-year, dual-degree program. You’ll walk away with a vast toolkit of analytical skills, ready to lead programs and institutions that create a positive impact.

Students apply separately to each school and join the MPA-JD or MUP-JD dual-degree program once they are admitted to both schools.

NYU's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service prepares public service leaders to translate ideas into actions that have an effective and lasting impact on the public good. Our faculty’s research changes the way people frame, understand, and act on important public issues. We provide our students with critical skills, access to all that New York City has to offer, and a deep understanding of the context surrounding public service challenges—which they use to improve cities and communities across the globe.

Our offerings are diverse and designed to cater to a wide range of interests and career goals. Whether you aspire to be a dynamic leader in the nonprofit sector, shape health policy, or craft urban planning solutions, NYU Wagner has the right program for you. Our degree options include the Master of Public Administration in Public & Nonprofit Management & Policy, the Master of Public Administration in Health Policy & Management, the Master of Urban Planning, the Online Master of Health Administration, the Master of Science in Health Law and Strategy (offered jointly with NYU Law), the Master of Science in Public Policy, the Executive Master of Public Administration, various Advanced Certificates, Non-Degree options, and a Ph.D. in Public Administration.