Overview

MSCAPP gives you the skills and analytical savvy to bring modern technology to bear on the societal problems that matter most.

Learning Outcomes

The core set of UChicago MSCAPP courses builds foundational knowledge in computer science, statistics, and public policy analysis. Students then go on to complete advanced coursework in econometrics, machine learning, big data methods, data visualization, and application development—all while learning how to apply these skills in the policy realm.

Computational Analysis and Public Policy (MSCAPP) graduates at University of Chicago go on to successful careers as civic technologists, data scientists, policy researchers, and everything in between.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data and Programming for Public Policy

Analytical Politics

Statistics

Statistics for Data Analysis

The Science of Elections and Campaigns

Lessons from Policies that Went Wrong

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

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Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Public Policy Computer Sciences View 408 other Masters in Public Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Fill out the University of Chicago graduate application.

Upload a current resume, reflecting your work experience, education, community service, professional honors, and any other relevant information.

Short Essays

Motivation Statement

You may submit unofficial transcripts through the electronic application process. Official transcripts will be required upon admission only for enrolling students. Please submit transcripts for all prior academic work from any institution of higher education.

Three (3) Letters of Recommendation

GRE Scores

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

55468 USD / year

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Out-of-State

55468 USD / year

≈ 55468 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

55468 USD / year

≈ 55468 USD / year

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Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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Funding

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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