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Bachelor of Science in Public Administration University of Wisconsin-La Crosse University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, USA

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USD 20064

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 25

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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73

TOEFL

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60%

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Program Overview

Are you interested in how our government works?

Every day new policy decisions are made that change our lives from gun control to K-12 school budgets to mass vaccination plans. Public Administration is the study of how we design and implement public policies such as these. If you want to learn how public policy decisions are made and get involved in this process, public administration might be the right field for you.

A public administration degree offers broad skills and serves as a strong foundation for careers in government, consulting, public policy, business, political communication and the non-profit sector. In the UW-La Crosse Public Administration program, instructors challenge, mentor, advise and support students as they pursue internships, research projects, study abroad, and other hands-on learning opportunities.

What is Public Administration?

Public Administration refers to what government does. It covers law, regulation and the executive function. It also includes organizing and managing people and resources to achieve the goals of government and implement public policy. Students who major in public administration take courses in public policy and administration, public and non-profit management, economics, research methodology and more.

 

 

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 56 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2026

Closed

Jan 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6 IELTS Score
    73 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    54 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    100 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    20064

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 25

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    6963 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    International Engagement Scholarship - "I-Engage"

    Every semester International Education & Engagement allocates money to students who are greatly involved in educating others about their home country/culture or who wish to study abroad while maintaining a high GPA. The money for these scholarships comes from the Student Association and the UW System Fund. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist students who pay out-of-state tuition (for international students) or to encourage international awareness (for domestic students).

    Focus: Develop intercultural understanding and communication through participating in campus and community events

    Scholarship Awards: Varies

    Application Deadlines:

    Fall Semester: December      Spring Semester: May

    Note: Applications will be accepted starting two weeks prior to the application deadline. 

    Other Scholarships & Financial Opportunities

    Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship for New International Students

    • Students can apply for this scholarship after they receive an offer of admission, as long as they have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale. (in Vietnam, this would be a 7 on a 10-point scale). The scholarship amount is up to USD $5,000, and it’s renewable each year as long as the student maintains a UW-La Crosse GPA of 3.0.
      • UWL Admissions will notify eligible accepted students of the application process in their acceptance email.

    (available annually)

    • Scholarships are awarded based on a variety of criteria. We recommend searching by keywords such as “international”, the student’s academic program, and other characteristics that describe them . Scholarship applications are typically due by February 1 to be awarded for the following year. Admitted students apply for these scholarships now, and they will be awarded in Fall 2024.

    On-Campus Employment

    • International students can work up to 20 hours per week, but many work fewer hours depending on their class schedule and availability. Most positions pay between USD $9-12 
    • Two example opportunities include:
      • A position as a Resident Assistant in one of our residence halls. Compensation is paid in the form of free housing, and meals.
      • A great job opportunity is to work in dining services. They pay an estimated USD $12 per hour, including a free meal with each shift, and give students an additional USD $100 on their meal plan.

     

    • For additional scholarship resources for international student

    by the Institute of International Education.

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