Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

International Rankings

1^st

in Asia

11^th

in the world

10^th

most innovative university in Asia Pacific

Our students at a glance

We nurture leaders and policy makers for Asia and the world. Our graduates emerge with common strengths—they are team players who are adept at recasting global issues and trends through an Asian lens, and they traverse culturally diverse environments with sensitivity.

Typical Intake

nationalities

80%

of the students are international

Alumni Statistics

2,800+

number of alumni

88%

based in Asia

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Testimonials

Students
Aaron Dinesh Basakaran Nair
Malaysia
In order to better understand Asia, I believe there is no better place than being right here in the heart of Asia, in Singapore.
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Students
Lian Ying Fei
China
I like the diversity here, the network, the people from different countries, different backgrounds, different sectors.
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Students
Mathew Kelly
USA
Through the Master in International Affairs programme, I hope to achieve a really rigorous foundation in International Relations.
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Hedayetunnessa Palki Ahmad
Bangladesh
I believe cross cultural benefits is a very important tool for learning. I knew I would be meeting students from different international backgrounds.
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MASTERS & PhD

Located in Singapore, the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy is at the heart of one of the best public policy laboratories in the world.

MIA

MIAMaster in International Affairs

Class Profile

The inaugural Master in International Affairs class will comprise 30 students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, all with a keen interest in global affairs and Asia.

Curriculum

A notable feature of the programme is its Asia-focused curriculum, considering the inter-linked nature of the world economy and Asia’s rising influence in it.

Internships and Career Opportunities

The School actively engages leading think-tanks, consulting firms, multilateral institutions and not-for-profit organisations to facilitate internships.

Admissions Criteria

Applicants seeking admission to the programme must possess a good Bachelors (Honours – second class and above) degree or its equivalent.

MPP

MPPMaster in Public Policy

Class Profile

Coming from more than 20 countries around the world, our MPP cohort are drawn from the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.

Curriculum

The MPP curriculum draws from the disciplines of economics, political science and public management and is complemented by a wide range of specialisation modules and electives.

Policy Analysis Exercise

MPP students will need to apply the knowledge and skills that they have learnt in the MPP programme to define and analyse policy issues, evaluate existing programmes, formulate and assess policy options and develop specific, actionable recommendations for the client organisation.

Admissions Criteria

2 to 5 years of work experience is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate maturity and commitment towards the public service.

MPP-MEA

MPP-MEADouble Master Degree in Public Policy and European Affairs

Class Profile

The MPP-MEA cohort comprises 10 to 25 students.

Curriculum

The MPP-MEA curriculum comprises core modules that are complemented by a wide range of specialisation modules and electives.

Internships

Students of this programme would need to complete an internship during the summer break between the first year and the second year. Students are encouraged to pursue internships

Admissions Criteria

Applicants have to fulfil the admission requirements for both universities in order to gain admission to this programme. Students are to apply through the Sciences Po Admissions System.

MPA

MPAMaster in Public Administration

Class Profile

Each MPA class comprises around 40–60 students from about 20 countries. Students are typically senior managers from the public and not-for-profit sectors as well as multilateral organisations.

Curriculum

MPA students will be required to complete 40 Modular Credits and obtain at least a Cumulative Average Point (CAP) of 3.0.

Governance Study Project

MPA students will have to undertake a year-long Governance Study Project, which consists of a study trip to a neighbouring country and a student conference.

Admissions Criteria

Applicants should have attained mid-level managerial position in their career stage. They aspire to management roles and demonstrate commitment towards public service. Proficiency in written and spoken English is a must.

高级公共行政与管理硕士

高级公共行政与管理硕士Master in Public Administration and Management

国大简介

新加坡国立大学(NUS)是一所在国际上具有领先学术地位的综合性研究型大学，在教学、研究以及创业方面都具有卓越的优势。

学院简介

新加坡国立大学李光耀公共政策学院正式成立于2004年，它的前身是新加坡国立大学与美国哈佛大学肯尼迪政府学院1992年联手创办的公共政策硕士课程。

课程介绍

随着中国经济的飞速发展以及与世界的快速接轨，政府官员及国有企业的高级管理人员对于公共行政与管理教育的需求日益增加。

常见问题

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PHD

PHDPhD in Public Policy

Class Profile

Generous scholarships, in addition to access to a range of teaching and research assistantships, are available. Admission to this programme is highly competitive. Only about 6 – 8 candidates are admitted every year.

Curriculum

PhD students are expected to complete the programme in 4 years, and must complete 7 core modules, 2 electives, and a PhD qualifying examination and dissertation.

Tuition Fees & Financial Aids

Subsidy is available for International Students and Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. There are also financial aids in the forms of scholarships.

Admissions Criteria

The PhD in Public Policy programme is a very competitive programme, where only a handful of students, typically 6 – 8 a year, from more than 100 applicants will be selected.

Executive Education

The School’s Executive Education Programmes are designed to serve the training needs of organisations and working professionals in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors by strengthening the leadership and management capabilities of both organisations and individuals.

Open Enrolment Programmes

Customised Programmes

RESEARCH AREAS

LKYSPP is dedicated to addressing critical and complex policy challenges in Asia and elsewhere using evidence-based research.

Our research focuses on four broad areas that reflect a transitioning Asia.

Policy Studies, Public Management and Governance

Social Policy

International Relations and Global Governance

Economic Development and Competitiveness

RESEARCH CENTRES

FACULTY

The LKY School has one of the most diverse research communities of any school of public policy. Our world-class faculty bring many different national perspectives to their research, and work with all kinds of different methodologies and conceptual and theoretical approaches

LEONG, Ching

梁菁

Co-Director, Institute of Water Policy and Assistant Professor

AOKI, Naomi

青木尚美

Assistant Professor

DEMIRCIOGLU, Mehmet Akif

Assistant Professor

CHEN Jie, Yvonne

陈劼

Assistant Professor

QUAH, Danny

柯成兴

Dean and Li Ka Shing Professor in Economics

MANCINI, Francesco

Associate Dean and Co-Director (Executive Education) and Associate Professor in Practice

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Testimonials

Faculty
Khong Yuen Foong
Li Ka Shing Chair Professor of Political Science
America has created the most successful tributary system the world has ever seen. I argue that America wants, first of all, to be recognised as The Power, the number one power in the world, and secondly, it wants others to emulate its political ideals and institutions, i.e. democracy, liberal democracy.
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Faculty
Leong Ching
Senior Research Fellow
The third hypothesis in the Devil's Shift is the Goliath hypothesis that you think that the other guy is more powerful than you are and I used the case of water privatisation in Jakarta because it is such a controversial case.
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Global-Is-Asian

GLOBAL-IS-ASIAN

Global-is-Asian is our flagship content hub containing bite-sized analysis pieces and commentaries on key global policy issues relevant to Asia.

International Relations

5 mins

Australia’s former prime minister downplays tensions with China

13 Feb 2019

Global-is-Asian Staff

Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard reflects on Australia’s relationships in Asia in an exclusive interview with Global-is-Asian.

Society and Social Policy

7 mins

The gender wage gap problem is more complex than you think

08 Feb 2019

Global-is-Asian Staff

The gender pay gap exists but it varies around the world, and can be wider in “mature markets.”

Environment and Sustainability

5 mins

Banning plastic straws is not enough. Here’s why.

01 Feb 2019

Saneet Chakradeo

Is turning off lights and using recyclable material going to underwrite the massive environmental destruction caused by organised industrial activity?

Economics

5 mins

Can Vietnam's tech start-ups prolong the economic miracle?

29 Jan 2019

Global-is-Asian Staff

Vietnam's economy has been a success story since the 80s, largely based on manufacturing exports. Will entrepreneurs and start-ups write the next chapter?

Society and Social Policy

5 mins

The internet is increasing income inequality in India

28 Jan 2019

Abhas Tripathi

The internet has always been hailed as a democratic force, a leveler of sorts, by its virtue of providing equal access to learning and economic opportunity. But a closer look at countries that have been the fastest adopters of internet in the last two decades (India, Nigeria, Bangladesh, etc.) shows a different picture.

International Relations

7 mins

Letting Off (Some) Steam: China and India in Afghanistan

23 Jan 2019

Chayanika Saxena

Have China and India recognised that they share a mutual desire and need for a stable and safe Afghanistan? Photo: dvidshub on flickr.com

Public Management

5 mins

People power: Transforming India's energy landscape

16 Jan 2019

Global-is-Asian Staff

As India brings electricity and clean cooking energy to hundreds of millions of people, lives will undoubtedly improve. But massive challenges are on the horizon too. How will India manage such a hugely complicated process?

International Relations

7 mins

Understanding the Asian future

14 Jan 2019

Global-is-Asian Staff

Does the West see beyond China when it thinks of Asia? How does Asia perceive Asia? Parag Khanna ponders these questions in his latest book.

International Relations

7 mins

Is a Japan-South Korea Rapprochement Possible?

04 Jan 2019

Jansen Tham

As we start the new year in 2019, the geopolitical chessboard in Northeast Asia couldn’t have been more different from exactly a year ago.

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International Rankings

Our students at a glance

Typical Intake

Alumni Statistics

MASTERS & PhD

Executive Education

RESEARCH AREAS

RESEARCH CENTRES

FACULTY

GLOBAL-IS-ASIAN

Australia’s former prime minister downplays tensions with China

The gender wage gap problem is more complex than you think

Banning plastic straws is not enough. Here’s why.

Can Vietnam's tech start-ups prolong the economic miracle?

The internet is increasing income inequality in India

Letting Off (Some) Steam: China and India in Afghanistan

People power: Transforming India's energy landscape

Understanding the Asian future

Is a Japan-South Korea Rapprochement Possible?

Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

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