Study Public Administration in Canada
32 programmes in public administration at 21 universities in Canada are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 12,303 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 9,842 USD and 19,964 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Public Administration programmes
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| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration (GDPA) | Dalhousie University | — | — |
| Master in Mpa Public Administration | Fairleigh Dickinson University - Vancouver | Master's | 31,000 USD |
| Master in Public Administration (MPA) | Dalhousie University | Master's | — |
| Master in Information combined with Public Administration (MI) (MPA) | Dalhousie University | Master's | — |
| Master in Public Administration Management (MPA) (M) | Dalhousie University | Master's | — |
| Master in Diploma in Government Management | Cape Breton University | Master's | — |
| Master in Public Administration combined with JD (JD)(MPA) | Dalhousie University | Master's | — |
| Public Administration | Seneca College | — | — |
Public Administration in Canada by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 2 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 17 | 9,842 USD | 12,303 USD | 19,964 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Universities for public administration in Canada
Study Public Administration in Canada: common questions
- How many public administration programmes are there in Canada?
- 32 public administration programmes at 21 universities in Canada are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a public administration degree in Canada cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in public administration in Canada is 12,303 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 9,842 USD and 19,964 USD per year.
- Can I study public administration in Canada in English?
- Yes — 100% of the public administration programmes in Canada in our catalogue are taught in English (32 of 32).
- Are any of these public administration programmes available online?
- 3 of the 32 programmes in Canada are delivered online or by distance learning.
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