Atlantis Transatlantic Degree Program
Program Costs for Students Interested in MPA Who Are US Citizens:
YEAR 1 -- Maxwell School
Master’s of Public Administration (MPA)
Costs are estimated using the current cost of $1,206 per credit hour.
First Summer 7 credits (all core requirements) $ 8,442
Fall Semester 9 credits $10,854
Spring Semester 9 credits $10,854
Second Summer 9 credits $10,854
Fees (student activity fee, student health services fee) $ 646
Total Tuition and Fees $41,650
The summer sessions are “pre-pay” at time of registration. If a student is paying with student loans, payment is deferred until the loans become available. The Fall Semester is billed in early October, the Spring Semester in early March.
Off-campus housing is quite affordable in the Central New York area. There is availability of housing near the University. Many students share “flats” with others in the program and rents can range anywhere from $300-$700 per month depending on living arrangements, if utilities are included, etc. Cost of living data for Central New York where Syracuse University is located indicate that $1,200 a month including housing, books for courses, food, etc. makes for comfortable living.
YEAR 2 – Hertie School of Governance, Berlin and Institute of Social Studies, The Hague
Master’s of Public Policy OR Master’s of Development Studies
Students will pay for Year 2 in euros. Costs here are estimated using a currency conversion rate of 1 US dollar is equal to .7227 euros.
Fall Semester at Hertie School Tuition $ 9,340
Semester Public Transport Ticket $ 228
Total Tuition and Fees $ 9,568
Living costs in Berlin are low compared to other metropolitan cities in Europe, particularly when it comes to housing. The sum we quote here is a bit higher than average to help you not underestimate costs. An estimate of minimum living costs is currently around $1,107 per month which includes housing, food, books, etc.
Spring Semester at Institute of Social Studies Tuition $ 9,340
Registration Fee $ 159
Total Tuition and Fees $ 9,499
Costs for living expenses are approximately $1,342 per month, based on a moderate standard of living while in the Netherlands. The Institute of Social Studies (ISS) offers all students a room in the ISS hostels. Rent there is approximately $553 a month.
Stipends
Stipends of $12,000 each are available for 6 US citizens. These stipends are to cover costs of living and travel while students are in Europe during their second year of study. These stipends are funded by a grant from the US Department of Education.