Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
"The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy is an autonomous, professional graduate school of the National University of Singapore. Its mission is to educate and train policy-makers and leaders, with the objective of raising the standards of governance throughout the region, improving the lives of its people, and, in so doing, contributing to the transformation of Asia and beyond. In addition to Masters and PhD programmes, the LKYSPP offers high quality customised Executive Programmes that cater to the needs of time-constrained senior managers and professionals, with the aim of delivering creative solutions to real management and leadership challenges."
Extra Info
8 LKYSPP Faculty in Top 2% of World's Scientists
Eight faculty members from LKYSPP have been ranked among the top 2% of all scientists in the world, according to a 2024 assessment based on citation metrics.
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.
- Senior Fellowship Programmes: Tailored to senior leaders on developing leadership and governance competencies.
- Curriculum: The programme comprises of four core clusters and four deep dive sessions conducted by faculty members.
- Class Profile: Senior leaders with diverse backgrounds in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors.
International Rankings
- 1st in Asia
- 8th in the world
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
- Alumni Statistics: 3,800+ number of alumni, 87% based in Asia
Executive Education
The School's Executive Education Programmes are designed to serve the training needs of professionals in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors by strengthening the leadership and management capabilities of both organizations and individuals.
- Open Enrollment 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 transforming Asia.
- Policy Studies, Public Management and Governance
- Social Policy
- International Relations and Global Governance
- Economic Development and Competitiveness
Research Centres
- Asia Competitiveness Institute
- Centre for Asia and Globalisation
- Institute of Policy Studies
- Institute of Water Policy
- Institute for Environment and Sustainability
Faculty
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Global-is-Asian
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Connect With Us
- Email: (various email addresses for different programs)