Bachelor in Public Policy Analysis (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition and fees are subject to change and are based on residency status and credit load. For current rates, refer to the university's Office of the Bursar., while the application deadline for Bachelor in Public Policy Analysis (Bachelor's) is Nov 1, 2026.

This programme prepares students for careers in public policy analysis, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. It focuses on the development, evaluation, and implementation of policies addressing global and domestic challenges. Students engage in research, policy writing, and applied projects using interdisciplinary approaches. The curriculum integrates political science with public administration, environmental policy, and economic analysis.

Focus areas include Public Policy Analysis, Global Environmental Issues, Food and Agricultural Policy, Urban and Regional Development, Public Health Policy, Climate Change and International Policy.

The programme requires 120 total credit hours, including 21 credits in degree core requirements, 9 in major courses, 24 in the Applied Public Policy Studies Option, and 30 in free electives. Students must complete 12 credits in related courses outside political science, including policy-focused classes in environmental, urban, and health policy.

Graduates pursue roles as policy analysts, program coordinators, government advisors, and researchers in public and non-profit sectors.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required for in-major courses. Submission of official transcripts and completion of the university application are required.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 57% of applicants.

Virginia Tech's main campus is in Blacksburg, Virginia, with 2,600 acres, 221 buildings, and an airport. Students live and learn in a residential setting supported by health and wellness programs, hundreds of student organizations and clubs, dining, and opportunities for leadership, innovation, and service. Facilities and programs extend across Virginia and around the globe, including a strong presence in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area. An adjacent corporate research center adds to the university's connections beyond campus. The campus is part of a land-grant mission shaped by connections with higher education, industry, and government across the Commonwealth.

Academic options span certifications through doctoral degrees. Virginia Tech has nine colleges and a graduate school, with more than 110 undergraduate majors and more than 120 master's and doctoral degree programs. Students can build depth in a discipline while developing communication, critical-thinking, design-thinking, teamwork, and analysis skills. Real-world experiences form part of the learning environment, while research, scholarship, and creative activity are supported through Virginia Tech Global Distinction. The university's motto, Ut Prosim, meaning "That I May Serve," connects study with personal, professional, and civic service. The community uses "Hokie" as its identity, and international applicants can find dedicated information for first-year and transfer admission. Transfer applicants with 12 or more post-high-school credit hours apply through the Common App. The admissions process includes requirements and checklists, with an Applicant Portal for first-year and transfer applicants.