The admission requirements and criteria are stated here. Please note that minimum requirements do not imply automatic admission into the school. You may send in your application if you meet the basic requirements.

It is recommended to have at least two years of full-time work experience before applying for the programme.

Yes. Applicants are treated as new applicants in every admission period. Previous application results will not affect your new application.

No, but the average age of MPP students is 26 years (age range is 20-32 years old).

Yes, MPP programme is open to all applicants who are interested in public policy, but some background in international relations, governance, economics or mathematics is an important advantage.

The LKY School offers scholarships.

Yes, we have a list of financial aid or scholarships that are available when you apply for the programmes. Please refer here.

A scholarship will cover the following:

• Tuition fees, health insurance, examination and other approved fees
• A monthly maintenance allowance
• A one-time book allowance and settling-in allowance
• Cost of travel from home country to Singapore
• Cost of travel from Singapore to home country on graduation

Our financial aids are awarded based on merit. The Scholarship Committee evaluates applications based on strong public sector commitment, leadership potential, relevant work experience, outstanding academic results and reference reports.

Approximately half of our international students receive financial aid.

You can indicate in your online application that you require financial aid, and the Admission Committee will consider your application for those who are eligible.

Outcome of financial aid application is communicated alongside the admission offer.

Yes, self-funding students are required to submit proof of funding at the time of admission.

No, the scholarship is provided for your studies at the LKY School only.

Yes, your exchange with the Partner University will be covered by the scholarship, T&C remains. Extra expenses will not be covered.

Yes, you are eligible for subsidised tuition fees.

No, you are required to pay the full tuition fees without the subsidies. Please refer here.

Yes, you are eligible for subsidised tuition fees.

No, you are required to pay the full tuition fees without the subsidies. Please refer here.

No, you are required to pay the full tuition fees without the subsidies. Please refer here.

Yes, it is included.

While the Admissions Committee does not set minimum scores for acceptability, experience suggests that successful applicants usually achieve or exceed the following scores:

• 100 on the TOEFL internet-based test
• 7.0 on the IELTS academic test

TOEFL/IELTS is mandatory for all applicants except those with Bachelor’s Degree or Master Degree conducted entirely in English.

Applicants with qualifications attained in English-medium institutions in Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, the UK or the US are exempted from providing test score. For qualifications attained in countries not mentioned above, if your Bachelor or Master degree was conducted entirely in English, TOEFL or IELTS test scores may be waived if you provide a letter from your institution.

No, we only accept standardised test results, such as IELTS and TOEFL.

No, but applicants are encouraged to submit their GRE/GMAT scores as a supporting document.

• TOEFL – B013
• IELTS – No codes required
• GRE – 7541
• GMAT – DRT-SF-36 (for MPP)

Yes, please write to us to make an appointment for a meeting and a tour of the school’s facilities

As a self-financing candidate, the estimated monthly living cost for students living in Singapore would be from S$2,020 to S$2,725. The costs have been derived based on a conservative estimate of a reasonably comfortable lifestyle. The actual amount could be higher or lower depending on the individual student’s expenditure and lifestyle pattern.

Our College Green accommodation is available and located close to the school. Each housing unit at College Green has 4 bedrooms, so four students will share one housing unit, each with his/her own bedroom.

You can visit the NUS Office of Student Affairs website for more information on other hostels. Most are not located near the Bukit Timah Campus so do keep that in mind.

The registration of hostel rooms is at a first come first serve basis. Click here for more info on rates.

Yes, you may but you would have to provide housing and all living expenses for your immediate family. However, College Green is only for students. You may contact NUS Office of Housing Services directly for information about bigger housing for rent for married couples and children.

Upon admission to the school, you will get a study visa which allows you to work for 16 hours per week. If your spouse accompanies you, he/she could apply for on a long-term social visit pass. If you want your spouse to work here while you are studying, he/she would need to get their social visit pass first to find work in Singapore, and then convert it to a working visa. For more info on Singapore’s visa law and work visas, visit the Ministry of Manpower website here.

Yes, there are info sessions in certain countries. Click here to check for an Info session in your country.

Yes. All students are expected to attend the orientation that would start in late July upon admission. Official classes start during the 1st week of August.

Yes, you can learn more about our student profiles for various programmes here.

We invite anyone to visit our Alumni LinkedIn page and ask questions there.

No, students at the MPP have to be admitted through the regular admission process and join the programme in the first year. Only students from one of our dual degree partner programmes admitted through the dual degree admission process can join in the second year directly and transfer their units from their first year.

Some MPP students have pursued PhDs after their degree, either at the LKY School or elsewhere. The MPP, however, is a professional degree and aims to train students for professional positions rather than academic careers. There is no guarantee of a place in the LKY School PhD programme after you graduate from the MPP programme.

Yes, Career Talks, seminars and professional development workshops are held to guide students in developing skills for finding work and employment. For more information click here.

Yes, you could audit, but you are advised to write directly to the faculty for permission. Once permission is granted, our administrator will grant you access to the course’s IVLE (internal school email system).

Only MPP & MPA students may register for a maximum of 3 elective courses (2 courses for MPA) offered in other postgraduate programmes, such as Business Administration, Economics, Political Science and Southeast Asian Studies. Please check with the Admissions Department for further information.

For any other enquiry, click here to submit an enquiry form.

The admission requirements and criteria are stated here. Please note that minimum requirements do not imply automatic admission into the school. You may send in your application if you meet the basic requirements.

No. MPA Applicants are required to have a minimum of 5 years of full-time work experience.

Yes. Applicants are treated as new applicants in every admission period. Previous application results will not affect your new application.

No, but the average age of MPA students is 35 years (age range is 28-42 years old).

Yes, MPA programme is open to all applicants, but some background in international relations, governance, economics or mathematics is an important advantage.

The LKY School offers scholarships.

Yes, we have a list of financial aid or scholarships that are available when you apply for the programmes. Please refer here.

A scholarship will cover the following:

• Tuition fees, health insurance, examination and other approved fees
• A monthly maintenance allowance
• A one-time book allowance and settling-in allowance
• Cost of travel from home country to Singapore
• Cost of travel from Singapore to home country on graduation

Our financial aids are awarded based on merit. The Scholarship Committee evaluates applications based on strong public sector commitment, leadership potential, relevant work experience, outstanding academic results and reference reports.

Approximately half of our international students receive financial aid.

You can indicate in your online application that you require financial aid, and the Admission Committee will consider your application for those who are eligible.

Outcome of financial aid application is communicated alongside the admission offer.

Yes, self-funding students are required to submit proof of funding at the time of admission.

No, the scholarship is provided for your studies at the LKY School only.

Yes, your exchange with the Partner University will be covered by the scholarship, T&C remains. Extra expenses will not be covered.

Yes, you are eligible for subsidised tuition fees.

No, you are required to pay the full tuition fees without the subsidies. Please refer here.

Yes, you are eligible for subsidised tuition fees.

No, you are required to pay the full tuition fees without the subsidies. Please refer here.

No, you are required to pay the full tuition fees without the subsidies. Please refer here.

Yes, it is included.

While the Admissions Committee does not set minimum scores for acceptability, experience suggests that successful applicants usually achieve or exceed the following scores:

• 100 on the TOEFL internet-based test
• 7.0 on the IELTS academic test

• TOEFL
• IELTS

TOEFL/IELTS is mandatory for all applicants except those with Bachelor’s Degree or Master Degree conducted entirely in English.

Applicants with qualifications attained in English-medium institutions in Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, the UK or the US are exempted from providing test score. For qualifications attained in countries not mentioned above, if your Bachelor or Master degree was conducted entirely in English, TOEFL or IELTS test scores may be waived if you provide a letter from your institution.

No, we only accept standardised test results, such as IELTS and TOEFL.

No, but applicants are encouraged to submit their GRE/GMAT scores as a supporting document.

• TOEFL – B013
• IELTS – No codes required
• GRE – 7541
• GMAT – DRT-SF-30 (for MPA)

 

Yes, please write to us to make an appointment for a meeting and a tour of the school’s facilities.

As a self-financing candidate, the estimated monthly living cost for students living in Singapore would be from S$2,020 to S$2,725. The costs have been derived based on a conservative estimate of a reasonably comfortable lifestyle. The actual amount could be higher or lower depending on the individual student’s expenditure and lifestyle pattern.

Our College Green accommodation is available and located close to the school. Each housing unit at College Green has 4 bedrooms, so four students will share one housing unit, each with his/her own bedroom.

You can visit the NUS Office of Student Affairs website for more information on other hostels. Most are not located near the Bukit Timah Campus so do keep that in mind.

The registration of hostel rooms is at a first come first serve basis. Click here for more info on rates.

Yes, you may but you would have to provide housing and all living expenses for your immediate family. However, College Green is only for students. You may contact NUS Office of Housing Services directly for information about bigger housing for rent for married couples and children.

Upon admission to the school, you will get a study visa which allows you to work for 16 hours per week. If your spouse accompanies you, he/she could apply for on a long-term social visit pass. If you want your spouse to work here while you are studying, he/she would need to get their social visit pass first to find work in Singapore, and then convert it to a working visa. For more info on Singapore’s visa law and work visas, visit the Ministry of Manpower website here.

Yes, there are info sessions in certain countries. Click here to check for an Info session in your country.

Yes. All students are expected to attend the orientation that would start in late July upon admission. Official classes start during the 1st week of August.

Yes, you can learn more about our student profiles for various programmes here.

We invite anyone to visit our Alumni LinkedIn page and ask questions there.

No, students at the MPA have to be admitted through the regular admission process and join the programme in the first year. Only students from one of our dual degree partner programmes admitted through the dual degree admission process can join in the second year directly and transfer their units from their first year.

Some MPA students have pursued PhDs after their degree, either at the LKY School or elsewhere. The MPA, however, is a professional degree and aims to train students for professional positions rather than academic careers. There is no guarantee of a place in the LKY School PhD programme after you graduate from the MPA programme.

Yes, Career Talks, seminars and professional development workshops are held to guide students in developing skills for finding work and employment. For more information click here.

Yes, you could audit, but you are advised to write directly to the faculty for permission. Once permission is granted, our administrator will grant you access to the course’s IVLE (internal school email system).

Only MPP & MPA students may register for a maximum of 3 elective courses (2 courses for MPA) offered in other postgraduate programmes, such as Business Administration, Economics, Political Science and Southeast Asian Studies. Please check with the Admissions Department for further information.

For any other enquiry, click here to submit an enquiry form. .

该硕士课程可选择全日制和非全日制两种形式。全日制学生可在10个半月内、非全日制学生可在2-3年内，修读完全部10门课程。

非全日制学生上课时间也是与全日制学生一起，在工作日白天，但是非全日制学生每学期只修2门课，即每周只需要占用2 个半天或1个整天的工作日时间。适合工作时间比较灵活但又需要兼顾工作的申请人。,

请注意只有持新加坡工作签证（有效期超过2年）、新加坡永久居民、新加坡公民才可以申请非全日制入读。

毕业生从该项目毕业后，将会获颁新加坡国立大学的硕士学位证书，此证书被广泛认可。在中国教育部境外学位学历认证 中心也可进行认证。相关详情请跟中国教育部下属认证机构咨询。

MPAM项目为授课型硕士学位课程，没有毕业论文的要求，学员须修完十门课程获得相应学分。具体课程请参见MPAM 项目的 课程列表。

是的，所有课程均为中文授课。 如果MPAM学员想要选修英文授课的课程需满足如下其一条件：a）在每年11月15日前提供有效的雅思（最低7.0）或者托福（最低100）成绩；b）本身母语是英语或者之前的学历教育是纯英文教育。英文水平达标者，可以选修来年1月开课的李光耀公共政策学院的英文授课课程，选修科目不超过2门。

该课程为期10个半月，每年8月开学，来年6月结业。在此期间修读完所有课程并获得相应学分即可毕业。 学年历请点 这里。

该硕士课程仅在新加坡国立大学面授，不提供任何形式的网络授课或远程授课。所有被录取学生无论全日制或非全日制学生均需要本人到新加坡国立大学参加面对面的课程。

被录取学员可以通过大学官网了解各类学生宿舍详情和收费情况，并按需申请。是否能申请成功要看当年的具体申请情况。

如果选择申请学生宿舍College Green，该宿舍租金每月约1200新元（不包含网络、水电杂费，详细费用以当年国大宿舍费用明细为准）。