Fall 2026 Application Deadlines
The application for Fall 2026 enrollment is now open. Application deadlines for Fall 2026 are listed below. Submit your online application no later than 11:59 pm Central Time on the submission deadline. Applications that are completed after the final deadline are considered on a space-available basis only. U.S. applications are reviewed on a continuous basis between the early and final deadlines. International applications are reviewed in two rounds (after the early and final deadlines) rather than on a rolling basis.
EARLY DEADLINE – U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Deadline to submit online application: November 1, 2025
Deadline to complete application: November 8, 2025
All applicants with strong credentials are encouraged to submit their applications by the early deadline if they wish to receive an earlier decision notification and (for U.S. applicants) to increase their chances for departmental scholarships.
FINAL DEADLINE – INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Deadline to submit online application: January 13, 2026
Deadline to complete application: January 20, 2026
FINAL DEADLINE – U.S. SUMMER STARTS
Deadline to submit online application: March 15, 2026
Deadline to complete application: March 22, 2026
Students who are unable to waive ACC 381 ideally should start in the summer (see tMPA core course waivers), and U.S. applicants are highly encouraged to apply by the summer start final deadline. We cannot guarantee a summer start date for applications received after this deadline. Depending on your academic background, starting in the fall may result in a delayed graduation date.
FINAL DEADLINE – U.S. APPLICANTS
Deadline to submit online application: May 5, 2026
Deadline to complete application: May 12, 2026
Pre-Enrollment Courses
Plan to complete these classes before applying to the Texas McCombs MPA program:
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Principles of Microeconomics or Principles of Macroeconomics
Introduction to Statistics
STEPS FOR SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
The University of Texas at Austin requires graduate school applicants to have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S. or a comparable degree from a foreign institution.
1. Complete the MPA pre-enrollment requirements.
2. Obtain copies of your official transcripts and, if applicable, have official test scores sent to UT Austin.
3. Review the MPA admissions blog for tips on applying.
4. Send us an email with your application questions or schedule a consultation with our admissions team.
1. Review the detailed application instructions in the tMPA admissions packet.
2. If needed, create a UT EID to log into the McCombs application portal.
3. Submit a completed online application no later than 11:59 pm CT on the stated deadline. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.
1. One to two business days after application submission, complete your application with UT’s Office of Graduate Admissions. Pay the application fee, upload copies of official transcripts and (if applicable) confirm receipt of official test scores.
2. Verify the receipt of your recommendation letters in the McCombs application portal.
Once your McCombs and Office of Graduate Admissions application checklists are complete, monitor your application status and check your email inbox for any application updates. Any resume, transcript or test score updates (if any) should be submitted through the McCombs application portal as soon as possible. Please note that there is no guarantee that your update(s) will be considered for the evaluation of your candidacy.
An interview is not required, and applicants cannot request an interview as part of the MPA admissions process. However, the admissions committee may request an interview on a case-by-case basis.
U.S. applications are reviewed on a continuous basis (in the order of completion) between the early and final deadlines. International applications are reviewed in two rounds (after the early and final deadlines) rather than on a rolling basis. Once an admissions decision is released, you will receive an automated email to view your decision. All decisions are final for the admissions cycle.
If you are admitted, the MPA program will send you details on the next steps, including how to formally accept your offer of admission and pay your enrollment deposit. Texas residents need to submit Residency Core Questions to establish residency with UT Austin.
Admissions for International Students
You will apply as an international applicant if you do not hold U.S. citizenship or permanent residency status, even if you earned your undergraduate degree in the U.S. International applicants should take note of the following items:
TOEFL or IELTS Scores
MPA students interact with employers and participate in English-instructed classes from the beginning of their first semester. As a result, applicants must possess exceptional English skills to be considered for our program. All international applicants, except those from qualifying countries or those with a bachelor’s degree from an qualifying country, must submit either a TOEFL or IELTS official score report for the MPA application.
Our preferred minimum for the TOEFL is 105 overall, with a minimum of 24 for each individual section, or minimum band scores of 7.5 for the IELTS.
Financial Responsibility
Financial Assistance
International students should be prepared to finance the entire period of proposed study from personal funds or from funds from other sources, as financial aid is extremely limited.
International Office
The University of Texas at Austin’s International Office assists foreign students during their stay in the U.S. and is responsible for issuing immigration documents, providing assistance securing visas, and reviewing requests for renewal and changes in immigration status. The office also provides information on housing, orientation, immigration status, financial aid, health insurance, legal questions, employment, automobile licensing, income tax status, and social security regulations.