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Offering undergraduate and graduate programs in Blacksburg and the Washington, D.C. metro area, our interdisciplinary approach equips students for impactful careers in public policy, national security and diplomacy, urban planning, and public administration with 20+ degree and certificate options.

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Our school comprises three different programs that together offer interdisciplinary skills and a wide range of resources and expertise:

Center for Public Administration & Policy

Government and International Affairs

Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning

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Interdisciplinary Studies

Our programs span the study of public administration and policy, urban affairs and regional planning, government, and international affairs. We also offer undergraduate degrees in Smart & Sustainable Cities and in Environmental Policy & Planning, the first of their kind in the nation.

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Practice-Based Learning

VT SPIA offers experiential learning, study abroad, and training programs for students of all ages and stages in their careers to continually cultivate their vision and impact change.

Leadership Development

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Dedicated and Impactful Research

VT SPIA leads several interdisciplinary research efforts. Faculty and students dedicate their scholarship to help address complex, pressing issues, such as the refugee crisis, affordable housing, and sustainability practices.

Faculty Research