Spend a semester at a leading policy school abroad.

Singapore

National University of Singapore

Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy is the public policy school of the National University of Singapore, founded in 2004 and named after Singapore's first prime minister. It is one of Asia's leading schools of public policy and is known for teaching governance through the lens of Asia's development.

Singapore is often studied as a model of efficient public administration, so exchange students can see how housing, transport, urban planning and economic policy work in a small, highly connected country. The school draws students and faculty from across Asia and beyond.

Known for

Governance and public administration, urban policy, economic development, Asian public policy

Location

Singapore

Language

English

Degrees offered

Master in Public Policy, Master in Public Administration, and other graduate programs

South Korea

KDI School of Public Policy and Management

KDI School of Public Policy and Management

The KDI School was established in 1997 by the Korea Development Institute, the national think tank that advised the Korean government during the country's rapid economic growth. Its teaching builds directly on that experience.

The school focuses on practical policy training for students from many countries and has a strong focus on development policy. Exchange students learn how South Korea moved from a low-income economy to an advanced one, and what lessons other countries can take from it.

Known for

Development policy, economic policy, public management, international development cooperation

Location

South Korea

Language

English (all courses are taught in English)

Degrees offered

Master's programs in public policy, development policy and management, and a PhD program

China

Tsinghua University, Beijing

Tsinghua University

Tsinghua University, founded in 1911 in Beijing, is among the most prestigious universities in China and is consistently ranked among the top universities in Asia. Its School of Public Policy and Management trains policy researchers and public sector leaders.

Studying in Beijing gives students a close view of how policy is made in the world's second-largest economy, including areas such as technology policy, urban development and climate and energy. The university is also home to a large international student community.

Known for

Public management, science and technology policy, China's governance and economy, energy and climate policy

Location

Beijing, China

Language

English-taught courses are available for exchange students [confirm current course list]

Degrees offered

Master's and doctoral programs in public policy and management, and many other fields

Berlin

Hertie School, Germany

Hertie School

The Hertie School is a public policy university in the center of Berlin, founded in 2003 with support from the Hertie Foundation. It is known for its international student body and for teaching policy with a strong European and global perspective.

Because it is located in Germany's capital, students are close to federal ministries, European institutions, think tanks and international organizations. The school is also well known for its work on topics such as digital policy, democracy and international affairs.

Known for

European policy, digital governance, international affairs, democracy and public institutions

Location

Berlin, Germany

Language

English

Degrees offered

Master of Public Policy, Master of International Affairs, Master of Data Science for Public Policy, and a doctoral program