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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Students
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.

SFPS

SFPSLee Kuan Yew Senior Fellowship in Public Service

Class Profile

Senior leaders who hail from diverse backgrounds in the public, private and non-profit sectors with a strong passion for inspiring positive changes globally.

Curriculum

The programme comprises of four core clusters and four deep dive sessions conducted by our faculty members.

Admissions Criteria

Senior leaders in government, non-profit and private organisations. Within 3 levels from their organisation’s highest ranking officer (Minister, Permanent Secretary or CEO)

Special Guest Speakers

Some of the best minds from the private and public sector are invited to share their knowledge and experience. These speakers include political leaders, senior civil servants, corporate CEOs, and more.

MIA

MIAMaster in International Affairs

Class Profile

The inaugural Master in International Affairs class will comprise about 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 cohorts 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 organisations.

Admissions Criteria

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

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 a 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

ZHENG, Huanhuan

Assistant Professor

LEE, You Na

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.

Public Management

7 mins

Accountability of Hong Kong leaders at stake

24 Jun 2019

Wu Alfred Muluan

Hong Kong’s leaders should examine themselves, and not play a instrumental role in the deterioration of the rule of law and press freedom in Hong Kong, or they will put themselves and their future generations in a quandary.

Public Management

7 mins

Hong Kong’s Proposed Extradition Bill: The Trust Deficit in World Politics

21 Jun 2019

Hao Nan

China’s decades since the Opening and Reform has witnessed ever-increasing people-to-people and business-to-business exchanges among Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.

Public Management

> 10 mins

The Extradition Bill Proposed in Hong Kong: Safeguarding the Rule of Law

21 Jun 2019

Tsang Ching Ka | Wong Yee Lok

The recent proposed extradition law amendments have led to international concern and public outcry.

Public Management

5 mins

New digital economy to be “a scary ride.”: Ex-Indonesian diplomat

19 Jun 2019

Global-is-Asian Staff

For ASEAN to go digital, the bloc must employ policies for connectivity and open up data flows, according to former Indonesian Minister of Trade Mari Pangestu

International Relations

> 10 mins

The long arm of Beijing

19 Jun 2019

Benjamin Cher | Trinity Chua

Fear of China’s growing influence in Hong Kong has sent stocks reeling and some investors are rethinking their asset allocations. But an exodus to Singapore is not a given, and the city state may not welcome one anyway.

International Relations

5 mins

Shangri-La Dialogue 2019: US and China in “parallel worlds” while Singapore shows leadership

18 Jun 2019

Francesco Mancini

Prof. Mancini of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy is a long-time observer of the Shangri-La Dialogue, a key exchange in Asia’s geo-strategic discourse. He notes this year’s event reflected anxieties over US and China tensions.

International Relations

7 mins

Asia Thinker Series: ASEAN and the New World Disorder: Thailand, seeking a new balance

14 Jun 2019

Global-is-Asian Staff

The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP) hosted the second edition of the Asia Thinker Series (ATS), ASEAN and the New World Disorder: Thailand, seeking a new balance, on 12 June 2019 at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand.

Environment and Sustainability

7 mins

Is China leading the way forward in water management?

13 Jun 2019

Global-is-Asian Staff

Every country has its own water management solutions, but China’s practices are mostly unheard of in the West. Is it time for the East to lead the way in new and innovative water management practices?

International Relations

7 mins

Asia Power Index 2019: China gains on dominant US

12 Jun 2019

Global-is-Asian Staff

Australia's Lowy Institute “ranks 25 countries and territories in terms of their power” in their 2019 Asia Power Index — which highlights China's rise.

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LKY Senior Fellowship in Public Service (SFPS)

LKY Senior Fellowship in Public Service (SFPS)

International Rankings

Our students at a glance

Our students at a glance

Typical Intake

Alumni Statistics

Testimonials

MASTERS & PhD

MASTERS & PhD

Executive Education

Executive Education

Testimonials

RESEARCH AREAS

RESEARCH AREAS

RESEARCH CENTRES

RESEARCH CENTRES

FACULTY

FACULTY

Testimonials

Global-Is-Asian

GLOBAL-IS-ASIAN

Accountability of Hong Kong leaders at stake

Hong Kong’s Proposed Extradition Bill: The Trust Deficit in World Politics

The Extradition Bill Proposed in Hong Kong: Safeguarding the Rule of Law

New digital economy to be “a scary ride.”: Ex-Indonesian diplomat

The long arm of Beijing

Shangri-La Dialogue 2019: US and China in “parallel worlds” while Singapore shows leadership

Asia Thinker Series: ASEAN and the New World Disorder: Thailand, seeking a new balance

Is China leading the way forward in water management?

Asia Power Index 2019: China gains on dominant US

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