LBJ School | The University of Texas at Austin

 

Know-How to Change the World
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Our Degree Programs

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Bachelor of Public Affairs

A degree that prepares graduates with skills in leadership, policy analysis and organizational management for a career in public service at every level, from city hall to Capitol Hill. 

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Master of Public Affairs (MPAff)

The first graduate public affairs program to blend academic theory with practical experience—preparing students to make an immediate impact in the world

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Master of Global Policy Studies (MGPS)

A degree program designed for the globalized world, offering an interdisciplinary and practical command of international policymaking

DC Concentration (MPAff/MGPS)

DC Option (MPAff/MGPS)

An immersive 15-month course of accelerated study and work in Washington DC for careers in domestic and international federal policymaking

PhD in Public Policy

Ph.D. in Public Policy (Ph.D.)

A flexible, interdisciplinary curriculum–emphasizing strong faculty mentorship alongside rigorous analytical and professional training–intended to bridge the gap between academic scholarship and real-world policy impact

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Executive Master of Public Leadership (EMPL)

A 12-month program preparing nonprofit and public professionals for senior leadership with substantial in-person coursework, interaction with high-performing leaders and practical simulations for real world readines

 

Executive and Professional Training

Events

Energy Technology & Policy
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Scheduled
Monday June 16, 2025, 9:00 am - Wednesday June 18, 2025, 4:00 pm
The Commons Learning Center on J.J. Pickle Research Campus
Register for the Energy, Technology and Policy Conference, a multidisciplinary conference that will give participants an overview of energy technologies, fuels, environmental impacts and public policies.

News & Research

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Congratulations to the LBJ School's 54th Class of Public Policy Change-Makers

May 13, 2025
The LBJ School of Public Affairs celebrated the academic achievements of its 54th graduating class during a ceremony in Lady Bird Johnson Auditorium at The University of Texas at Austin.
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2025 LBJ School Commencement Student Speaker Leading the Way in Community-Focused Public Policy

May 8, 2025
Jordan Jessie, a soon-to-be Master of Public Affairs graduate, has been selected by her peers as the 2025 student commencement speaker.
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University of Texas at Austin & Lamar University Workshop on Carbon Management and Community Impacts in the Gulf Region

May 7, 2025
A workshop on April 14, 2025 was held at Lamar University to address the rapid expansion of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) projects in the Gulf region.