Graduate Admission
Drive Innovation, Shape Policy, Lead Tomorrow at EPPS.
At the School of Economic, Political, and Policy Sciences, our graduate programs prepare you to lead transformative change and solve complex global challenges. As a master’s or PhD student, you will engage deeply with cutting-edge research, work alongside expert faculty, and apply your knowledge to real-world issues. With a focus on interdisciplinary learning and advanced analysis, we empower you to pioneer innovative solutions and influence policy at the highest levels.
Fast Track
UTD undergraduate students who meet requirements may begin to work on an EPPS master’s degree before graduation with their bachelor’s degree through the Fast Track Program.
Paying for College
The Office of Graduate Education and the Office of Admission and Enrollment are pleased to offer a Graduate Application Fee Waiver Program to qualified, past or current participants. Learn more here.
Here are several ways graduate students can secure additional funding and financial aid, including Teaching and Research Assistantships, the Educational Assistance Grant, and more.
Explore the various scholarships, fellowships, and awards offered to students at EPPS.
Research & Centers
EPPS is a hub for innovative scholarship that transcends traditional boundaries, impacting communities, regions, nations, and the world. Our faculty and students contribute to cutting-edge research that drives progress across a range of social science disciplines.
Supported by the UT Dallas Office of Research, these centers provide unique opportunities for graduate students to collaborate on significant research projects and contribute to the latest developments in their fields. Many of our graduate students are actively involved in research, working alongside faculty on studies that address today’s most pressing challenges.
Faculty Research and Publications
Research Centers and Groups
Research Stories in EPPS
Important Contacts
It is important for prospective graduate students to review the faculty list, particularly when considering a thesis for certain master programs or a dissertation for any of our doctoral programs.
Master’s Contacts
For more information on the Master’s of Public Affairs, contact Teodoro J. Benavides
For all other Master’s & Graduate Certificate Programs in EPPS, contact Alejandra Gutiérrez
Doctoral Contacts
Criminology and Criminal Justice – John Worrall
Economics- Seth Giertz
Geospatial Information Sciences – Muhammad Rahman
Public Policy and Political Economy – Thomas Gray
Political Science – Karl Ho
Public and Nonprofit Management – Eugenia Gorina
Steps to Graduate Enrollment
- Explore our graduate programs.
- Prepare your application materials.
- Apply.
- Check the status of your application and the items required for admission by logging in to your Applicant Center.
- As a new graduate student, we encourage you to view additional steps you may need to take before you register for your first day of class.