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.
There are several ways graduate students can secure additional funding and financial aid, including teaching and research assistantships, Educational Assistance Grant, and more.
Explore the various scholarships, fellowships and awards offered to EPPS students.
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 and Innovation, 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.
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 more information on the Master’s of Economics, contact Maryam Ahmadi
For all other Master’s & Graduate Certificate Programs in EPPS, contact Alejandra Gutiérrez
Doctoral Contacts
Criminology and Criminal Justice – John Worrall
Economics – Jonas Hedlund
Geospatial Information Sciences – Muhammad Rahman
Public Policy and Political Economy – Thomas Gray
Political Science – Jonathan Pinckney
Public and Nonprofit Management – Sean McCandless
Graduate Enrollment
Check the status of your application and the items required for admission.