OpenFieldMaster of Public Policy (MPP) at the Heller School for Social Policy
Two-year cohort program addressing healthcare equity, racial wealth gaps, child poverty, and climate justice through quantitative econometric analysis and field-based policy consulting.
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 with minimum 3.2 GPA from an accredited institution
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 100
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of purpose, policy writing sample, resume, and official transcripts
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Heller Merit Scholarships covering 30% to 100% of graduate tuition
- Application fee
- $75
- Tuition / joining costs
- $57,500/year (significantly reduced for scholarship recipients)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Brandeis University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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