The top-ranked O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University is proud to partner with the Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA) to provide benefits for qualified participants.
All applicants from PPIA will receive an application fee waiver and admitted students are awarded a 50% tuition fellowship award toward their program of choice.
O’Neill School master’s programs prepare you with the skills and real-world experience needed to lead change and make a meaningful impact.
Fee reduction for qualified Public Policy and International Affairs Program participants
75% of O’Neill master’s students receive funding packages of at least 25%
Competitive funding packages are available to assist in making our top-ranked school affordable.
Take the first step
You may qualify for a 50% tuition fellowship award and application fee waiver.
Top-ranked curriculum
O’Neill is home to one of the nation’s top Master of Public Affairs programs.
- #1 MPA among public universities
- #2 MPA among public and private universities
- #1 Environmental Policy & Management
- #1 Nonprofit Management
- #1 Public Finance & Budgeting
- #1 Public Management & Leadership
- #4 Health Policy & Management
- #5 Public Policy Analysis
- #7 Local Government Management
- #10 Social Policy
- #20 Urban Policy
—U.S. News and World Report, 2025–26
99%of reporting 2023-24 master's students went into employment, service, military, or continuing education upon receiving their degree
Partnership eligibility requirements
PPIA participants must have completed an undergraduate degree and meet O’Neill School admissions requirements:
- Strong academic performance
- Demonstrated commitment to service
- A record of involvement and leadership on campus or in your community
- Three letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- Transcripts from all institutions attended
- Resume
Prepare to lead in any sector
With O'Neill's top-ranked degree programs and expert faculty in public and international affairs, you can explore many career pathways while gaining transferrable skills that prepare you for work in any sector.
O'Neill prides itself on its commitment to experiential learning, with opportunities for local or global internships, fieldwork, and other hands-on learning experiences. You'll also gain valuable professional skills and build a network to increase your job prospects. O'Neill is the perfect place to develop the skills you need to make a difference in the world.
- Master of Public Affairs (in-residence or online)
- Master of Science in Environmental Science
- Master of Environmental Sustainability (in-residence or online)
- Master of Arts in Arts Administration
- Master of International Affairs
- Master of Science in Healthcare Management (hybrid or online)
- Master of Public Affairs-Master of Environmental Science Dual Degree
- Master of Public Affairs-Master of International Affairs Dual Degree
- Master of Arts in Arts Administration-Master of Public Affairs Dual Degree
O’Neill is what differentiated me and helped me get a job in the federal government. So many great employers are attracted to O’Neill.
—Jacob Alder, MPA'23