The BPP provides the opportunity to gain a general foundation in the American policy process and tools to analyze policy problems, as well as more specialized coursework in a policy field (education policy, environmental policy, social welfare policy, etc). Business, government, and the civic sector are becoming increasingly interconnected through partnerships and collaborative efforts to respond to society’s problems and needs. Therefore, an understanding of public policy can be relevant and beneficial for all students.
Expected September 2026
College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs
412 S. Peoria,
115 CUPPAH (MC 350),
CHICAGO,
Illinois,
60607, United States
High school graduates who have never attended another college or university must submit evidence of graduation from an accredited high school or submit passing scores on the General Educational Development (GED) test.
They must have obtained TOEFL iBT - Total Score 80; IELTS Overall Score - 6.5 with a score of subsection minimum as follows: listening 6, writing 6, reading 6, and speaking 6, PTE with a score of 54 (with subsection minimum as follows: listening 47, writing 56, reading 51, and speaking 53).
Application deadline: Fall - First Year Early Action - November 1st, First Year Regular Decision - February 1st. Spring - First Year Regular Decision - October 1st.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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