在美国大学里面，哈佛的MPA项目仍然排在最前面，排在哈佛后面的有Princeton、NYU、Duke、芝加哥、哥大等。可能很多人对公共管理专业以及哈佛HKS MPA都比较陌生，那我们先从HKS开始了解吧。
一、HKS MPA申请要求
.Online application
.$100 application fee
.Essays, which vary by program (see previous essay topics)
.Additional analytic resume/statement, which vary by program
.Three
strong letters of recommendation from individuals in academia or other
professional sectors who know you well and can tell us about your
qualifications for our programs
.Academic
transcripts that include your institution's name, course names, grades
you received and proof of your degree (if received)
.Standardized test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, and/or IELTS)
二、SIPA MPA申请要求
申请要求：
.Strong background in economics
.Quantitative skills, including statistics
.3–5 years of work experience
具体来说：
.$95 USD application fee
.Online application form
.Essay Questions (i.e. personal statement, short essay, optional essay)
.Video Essay
.Standard Resume/CV
.Quantitative and Language Resume/CV
.Letters of Recommendation
.Academic Transcripts
.GRE or GMAT Test Scores
.TOEFL or IELTS or PTE Test Scores (international applicants only)
.Optional Fellowship Essays
三、CIPA MPA申请要求
.Official Application
.Overall academic record; transcript
.GRE scores
.Three (3) letters of recommendation
.Current resume
.English Language Proficiency Requirement
.An extensive written Statement of Purpose (500 words maximum)
.Essay (1,000 words maximum)
Online Interview