Undergraduate & Graduate Programs
The Evans School is an equity-centered school of public policy and governance that serves courageous changemakers who want actionable strategies and pragmatic skills to transform civic life in our communities, our region, and the world. Our public policy and management programs are ranked among the top in the nation, with four of our specialization areas—Environmental Policy, Nonprofit Management, Social Policy, and Public Finance & Budgeting—rank in the top ten.
Our undergraduate and graduate programs feature world-renowned faculty teaching at the intersection of theory and practice.
What will your impact be?
There are many ways to create change, and many paths to get there. Whether you’re building new skills, pursuing a degree, or preparing for what comes next, Evans offers programs to help you turn your interests and ideas into meaningful impact.
Prospective Student Events
Undergraduate Programs
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Public Service and Policy Major
Learn how policy is created, build practical leadership and analytical skills, and prepare to make an impact through public service in any…
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Minor in Public Policy
A relevant and exciting introduction to the field of public policy and the frameworks leaders use to address complex 21st century public…
Graduate Programs
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Master of Public Administration
Develop the analytical, leadership, and management skills to solve complex public problems and create lasting impact across government, nonprofit, and mission-driven organizations.
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Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management
Training graduate students to be leaders in public policy and management research.
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International Development Certificate
Offers graduate students a foundation for addressing complex questions of poverty and development.
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Nonprofit Management Certificate
Provides graduate students with the tools and framework needed to meet the increasing challenges facing the nonprofit sector.
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Part-Time Master of Public Administration
Complete the Evans School's nationally ranked MPA degree program at a slower pace.
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Joint & Concurrent Degrees
Enhance your University of Washington graduate education with a concurrent degree.
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Ph.D. Concentration in Public Policy & Management
Offers UW Ph.D. students in the social sciences and related applied fields an opportunity to broaden their backgrounds and credentials.
Alumni in Action
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WA CELI
A Reflection on WA-CELI’s Third Cohort
By: AK Sterling Picture it: councilmembers and mayors from various-sized cities and towns in Washington state sitting in a circle, preparing to…
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MPA
Summer Policy Academy Student Reflection: Xitlaly Mendoza (NextGen SPA, ’25)
As a first-generation student from a migrant farmworking background and Mixtec-Indigenous roots, I recognize the transformative value of education and the importance of educational…
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Alumni In Action
Passports, Playlists, and Public Policy
By Dan Klabunde, MPA ’03 Sue Liu, MPA ’04, Dan Klabunde, MPA ’03, and Amber Talburt, MPA ’03 When I arrived at…
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MPA
Finding Purpose Across Borders: Xinying Zeng, MPA ’16
How Xinying Zeng’s Evans Education Shaped a Decade of Impact When Xinying Zeng, MPA ’16, left China to pursue graduate school in…
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Public Leadership Pathways
Summer Policy Academy 2026
We are proud to welcome cohort for the 2026 Summer Policy Academy—a dynamic group of emerging change makers, aspiring public service practitioners,…
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Major
Year One of Our Public Service and Policy Major
A look at the first full year of our undergraduate major.
