Australia · Master's · Reviewed 2026-10-15

Master of Public Policy and Regional Development

Applied master's program analyzing governance in remote communities, resource economies, Indigenous land rights, and northern Australian development policy.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree in social sciences, economics, law, or related field with minimum GPA 4.5/7.0
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each band
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Personal statement on regional policy challenges
Recommendation letters: Two professional or academic letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: CDU Global Excellence Scholarship providing 50% first-year tuition fee reduction
Application fee: AUD $0
Tuition / joining costs: AUD $28,900 per year (reduced with scholarship)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Northern Institute documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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