Master of Public Administration Program
Program title
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)
Educational philosophy
Learning from the real-world evidence
Program objectives
- To produce graduates who have knowledge and expertise in support of the development of a country.
- To produce graduates who have capabilities to analyze, synthesize and apply knowledge to solve complex issues and are able to use their research skills to provide innovative solutions to the problems in the public sector.
- To encourage students to realize the importance of good governance in public management.
- To train students to become change leaders who are keen to seek new knowledge in order to facilitate sustainable development.
Program specification
Admission requirements
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from educational institutes accredited by the Office of the Higher Education Commission, or the Office of the Civil Service Commission, or organizations with standard accreditation or with accreditation recognized by the National Institute of Development Administration.
- Have required professional experience in accordance with the announcement of the Institute.
- Pass selection criteria set by the Institute through written exam and / or interview.
Study options
Track A, Plan A1 (Thesis)*
Track A, Plan A2 (Independent study)**
Track B, (independent study)***
*,** office hour class
*** non – office hour class
Tuition fees
Track A: 26,000 THB per semeter
Track B: 41,000 THB per semeter
Career Opportunities
1. Executives in the public and private sector
2. Politicians and political officials
3. Professionals in public and private organizations
4. Lecturers or academics in the social sciences
5.Military officers, police officers and government officers
6. Independent workers

Contact details
Graduate School of Public Administration
National Institute of Development Administration
118 Seri Thai Road, Klongchan
Bangkapi, Bangkok 10240
Tel. 02-375-8778 Fax. 02-375-9164
Nakorn Ratchasrima Provincial Office
Km 204, Mitrapap Road, Lat Bua Khao,
Sikhio District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30340
Tel. 044-756-790 Fax. 044-756-79
Udon Thani Provincial Office
226/4 Prajak Sillapakom, Mak Keng,
Amphoe Mueang Udon Thani, Udon Thani 41000
Tel. 042-243-3880 Fax. 042-243-388
Phitsanulok Provincial Office
410 Tambon Bueng Phra, Amphoe Mueang
Phitsanulok 65000
Tel. 055-337-518 Fax. 055-337-518
Surat Thani Provincial Office
8/23 Si Wichai Road, Tambon Makham Tia,
Amphoe Mueang, Surat Thani 84000
Tel. 077-281-184 Fax. 077-220-311
Please fill this application form and send to priyaporn.jam@nida.ac.th
Announcement
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Announcement Admissions MPA, MPPM English program
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Selection result of MPA and MPPM (EP) 1/2022 3nd
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Selection result of MPA and MPPM (EP) 1/2022 2nd
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Interview Examination MPA and MPPM (English program) Academic Year 1/2022 3rd
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Interview Examination MPA and MPPM (English program) Academic Year 1/2022 2rd
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Selection result of MPA and MPPM (English program) Academic Year 1/2022 1rd
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Eligible applicants for Interview session of MPA and MPPM English Program Round 1
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Selection result of Master of Public Administration (English program) Academic Year 1/2021 3rd Round
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ANNOUNCEMENT MPA and MPPM (English program) Academic Year 1/2021 3nd Round
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ANNOUNCEMENT MPA and MPPM (English program) Academic Year 1/2021 2nd Round
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