Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

Household budgets for older people in Singapore
Household budgets for older people in Singapore
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LKY Senior Fellowship in Public Service (SFPS)
LKY Senior Fellowship in Public Service (SFPS)
Our new SFPS programme is tailored to senior-level leaders in public, private and non-profit sectors.
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Effect of reliable electricity on health systems
Effect of reliable electricity on health systems
Latest research by A/Prof Yvonne Chen Jie and A/Prof Namrata Chindarkar is available for download via Open Access license.
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Thailand seeking a new balance
Thailand seeking a new balance
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NUS Lifelong Learners programme
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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

Marina Jose KANETI

Assistant Professor

HUI, Weng Tat

Associate Professor

QUAH, Danny

柯成兴

Dean and Li Ka Shing Professor in Economics

FONG, Joelle H.

Assistant Professor

GU, Qingyang

顾清扬

Director (Chinese Executive Education) and Associate Professor

ARARAL, Eduardo

艾德

Associate Professor and Co-Director, Institute of Water Policy

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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

North Korea — tensions continue but hope remains

21 May 2019

Global-is-Asian Staff

The right choice by Kim could bring the North a bright economic future.

Society and Social Policy

5 mins

Law on Fake News – Desperate Times, Desperate Measures?

15 May 2019

Abhas Tripathi

In May 2019, Singapore joined a growing list of countries that have passed a law governing the growing problem of fake news. The law aims to eliminate deliberate ‘online falsehoods’ – the preferred term for fake news in Singapore.

International Relations

5 mins

India will suffer for Modi's failure to tackle corruption

14 May 2019

James Crabtree

Election rhetoric should not hide missed opportunities for better reforms.

Public Management

5 mins

The Weekly Global Roundup: Royal Coronations In Asia; Political Violence In Africa (April 29 to May 4, 2019)

13 May 2019

Kwan Jin Yao

In Asia, the imperial succession in Japan was marked by its first abdication in more than two centuries.

International Relations

5 mins

The Weekly Global Roundup: The News From China And Hong Kong (April 22 to 27, 2019)

29 Apr 2019

Kwan Jin Yao

In the same week: China organised the second Belt and Road Forum, the sentencing of four Occupy leaders in Hong Kong marked the end of years of prosecutions and tens of thousands protested against a government plan to allow extraditions to mainland China.

International Relations

5 mins

The Weekly Global Roundup: Tragedy In France And Sri Lanka (April 15 to 20, 2019)

24 Apr 2019

Kwan Jin Yao

The week started with a major fire at the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, France resulting in the collapse of its iconic spire, and ended with eight bombings in churches and hotels in Sri Lanka which killed at least 200 people.

Environment and Sustainability

7 mins

Tapping on the people for water conservation

22 Apr 2019

Global-is-Asian Staff

Promoting water conservation isn’t about creating new laws or using monetary incentives. It’s easier than we thought.

International Relations

5 mins

The Weekly Global Roundup: Deaths, Violence, And Political Uncertainty In Brazil (April 8 to 13, 2019)

15 Apr 2019

Kwan Jin Yao

The past week in Brazil was marked by deaths and violence as well as political uncertainty surrounding President Jair Bolsonaro.

Public Management

5 mins

Does the 5G spying controversy contain hidden opportunities for Asia?

12 Apr 2019

Global-is-Asian Staff

The storm surrounding 5G and security highlights the lack of regulation in the technology sector, according to academics based in Singapore.

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Household budgets for older people in Singapore

LKY Senior Fellowship in Public Service (SFPS)

Effect of reliable electricity on health systems

Thailand seeking a new balance

NUS Lifelong Learners programme

International Rankings

Our students at a glance

Typical Intake

Alumni Statistics

MASTERS & PhD

Executive Education

RESEARCH AREAS

RESEARCH CENTRES

FACULTY

GLOBAL-IS-ASIAN

North Korea — tensions continue but hope remains

Law on Fake News – Desperate Times, Desperate Measures?

India will suffer for Modi's failure to tackle corruption

The Weekly Global Roundup: Royal Coronations In Asia; Political Violence In Africa (April 29 to May 4, 2019)

The Weekly Global Roundup: The News From China And Hong Kong (April 22 to 27, 2019)

The Weekly Global Roundup: Tragedy In France And Sri Lanka (April 15 to 20, 2019)

Tapping on the people for water conservation

The Weekly Global Roundup: Deaths, Violence, And Political Uncertainty In Brazil (April 8 to 13, 2019)

Does the 5G spying controversy contain hidden opportunities for Asia?

Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

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