Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

Six LKYSPP faculty in top 2% of world's scientists

Six LKYSPP faculty in top 2% of world's scientists

Six faculty members from LKYSPP have been ranked among the top 2% of all scientists in the world, according to a 2023 assessment based on citation metrics.
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OUR PROGRAMMES

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.

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 Master in International Affairs class 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。

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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 5 – 8 candidates are admitted every year.

Curriculum

PhD students are expected to complete the programme in 4 years, and must complete all core modules assigned, 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.

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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

30+

nationalities

80%

of the students are international

Alumni Statistics

3,800+

number of alumni

87%

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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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

Testimonials

Executive Education

Graeme Ford

Senior Designer, ThinkPlace Singapore

The Applying Behavioural Insights into Public Policy masterclass was an exciting opportunity to challenge assumptions on human behaviour.

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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

BAJPAI, Kanti Prasad

白康迪

Vice Dean (Research and Development) and Wilmar Professor of Asian Studies

Benjamin William CASHORE

Li Ka Shing Professor in Public Management and Director, Institute for Environment and Sustainability (IES)

HAN, Dan

Assistant Professor

KADIR, Suzaina

Vice Dean (Academic Affairs) and Associate Professor

LEE, Zeewan

Assistant Professor

QUAH, Danny

柯成兴

Dean and Li Ka Shing Professor in Economics

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Testimonials

Faculty

Marina Kaneti

Assistant Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

If there is a breakdown of this global economy, definitely, the Belt and Road will be beneficial to the countries that are involved because China is still very much vested in multilateralism. With a hundred plus partners that are currently part of the Belt Road, there could a semi-global economy in operation.

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Faculty

Danny Quah

Dean and Li Ka Shing Professor in Economics at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

In the new world order Asia’s leadership does not mean Asia has to become an alternative architect. Instead, Asia only needs to be an articulate and empowered consumer, and allow demand and supply to work in the marketplace. With care, thought, and unity, ASEAN (and indeed all of Asia) can continue to make a success of this new marketplace for world order.

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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.

Six LKYSPP faculty in top 2% of world's scientists

Six LKYSPP faculty in top 2% of world's scientists

Transforming student lives with scholarships

Transforming student lives with scholarships

Be part of the best public policy school in Asia

Be part of the best public policy school in Asia

OUR PROGRAMMES

OUR PROGRAMMES

International Rankings

Our students at a glance

Our students at a glance

Typical Intake

Alumni Statistics

Testimonials

Executive Education

Executive Education

Testimonials

RESEARCH AREAS

RESEARCH AREAS

RESEARCH CENTRES

RESEARCH CENTRES

FACULTY

FACULTY

Testimonials

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