MA/MS in Public Service

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #113 =

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At University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Canada, MA/MS in Public Service is offered as a master's degree in Public Administration programme. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,696 per semester.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Public Administration

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

International tuition: CAD 7,696 / semester

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: uwaterloo.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

The Master of Public Service is a course-based professional degree covering public policy, governance, and public administration. Instruction draws on faculty from disciplines including English, economics, accounting, sociology, and political science, and classes are also led by senior-level public servants alongside academic instructors. The curriculum culminates in a major team assignment in which students analyze a salient public policy issue as part of a group. The programme is delivered full-time on-campus over 12 months, with a single Fall (September) intake. It is designed to prepare graduates for influential roles across all levels of government in Canada, combining interdisciplinary academic training with practitioner engagement and a capstone team project that mirrors real public-sector problem-solving and policy analysis work in professional government settings.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 75.00 / %

Admission Requirements: Applicants need an honours bachelor's degree (or graduate degree), or equivalent, from any discipline, with an average of at least 75% in the final two years of study. English language proficiency minimums are IELTS Academic 7.5 overall (7.0 in each component) or TOEFL iBT 5.0 overall (5.0 in each component, MyBest scoring, for tests taken on or after 21 January 2026).

Application Details

Start Date: September

About University of Waterloo

“Concordia cum veritate”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1957

Students: 41,000

QS rank: #113 =

Programs: 297

Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in Public Service award?

University of Waterloo awards a Master's Degree in the field of Public Administration on completion of this programme.

How long does MA/MS in Public Service take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does MA/MS in Public Service cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 7,696 per semester.

Can MA/MS in Public Service be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at University of Waterloo.

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