Your tuition at the University of Pennsylvania is calculated at a per course unit (c.u.)* rate based on the program you choose and the number of course units for which you register unless otherwise indicated. Tuition for Global Master of Public Administration (G-MPA) students is billed at the rate listed in the table below. Additional taxes may apply to participants who make payment from certain jurisdictions outside the United States. Where applicable, such taxes will be billed separately after enrollment.
Please note that individual courses and certificates are not Title IV eligible.
The rates listed below are estimated. All tuition and fee charges are subject to the approval of the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania and may change without notice.
Fall 2024 tuition and fee rates for G-MPA students
| Course Units | Tuition | Online Services Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4,500 | $156 | $4,656 |
| 2 | $9,000 | $312 | $9,312 |
| 3 | $13,500 | $468 | $13,968 |
| 4 | $18,000 | $624 | $18,624 |
| 5 | $22,500 | $780 | $23,280 |
Online services fee: This fee constitutes a partial contribution to the support of such essential services as a library system and student services.
Get more information about obtaining institutional or financial aid and estimated graduate student program costs at Penn’s Student Registration and Financial Services website.
