GRE / Test Scores
GRE or GMAT required. Competitive: GRE Quant ≥ 160 (≈ 75th percentile) or GMAT Quant ≥ 48.
English Proficiency
TOEFL iBT ≥ 100 recommended, IELTS ≥ 7.0. Cambridge English accepted.
GPA
Strong quantitative academic record expected. Advanced math/economics coursework required.
Tuition
USD 74,405/year total (tuition + mandatory Math Seminar + fees). 2026–27 rates.
Essay 1 — Career goals in international development
≈ 600–800 words
Essay 2 — A development problem you aim to address
≈ 400–600 words
3 letters required. Math/statistics or economics professors valued if academic record is primary strength.
Most quantitatively rigorous HKS program. Required Math Seminar covers calculus, linear algebra, statistics. Strong pipeline to World Bank, IMF, ADB, bilateral development agencies.
Primary Deadline
December 2026
212 days away
Financial Aid Priority
January 2027
243 days away
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