Program Overview

Programmes

The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy offers various graduate programmes, including:

• Master In International Affairs - MIA
• Master In Public Policy - MPP
• Master In Public Administration - MPA
• MPAM (高级公共行政与管理硕士)
• PHD In Public Policy
• Lee Kuan Yew Senior Fellowship in Public Service (SFPS)
• Practitioner Programmes
  • Public Policy Fellowship
  • Practitioner Visitor Programme

Double Master Degree in Public Policy and Business MPP-MBA

Overview

The Double Master Degree in Public Policy and Business MPP-MBA is a programme offered by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.

Admissions Criteria

To be eligible for the programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. A good undergraduate degree
2. Minimum two years of professional experience. For the MPP programme, candidates must demonstrate maturity and commitment towards the public service. Proficiency in written and spoken English is a must.
3. Good GMAT/GRE score
4. Good TOEFL/IELTS score (if medium of instruction in undergraduate study was not in English).
   TOEFL: Minimum 100 for internet-based test. IELTS: Minimum score of 7
5. Applicants interested to apply for the NUS MBA-MPP double degree programme must fulfil both admissions requirements by the NUS Business School and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.

Application Deadline

Applications are open from 01 August to 31 December for every Academic Year.

Application Checklist

The following documents are required for application:

1. Online application form
2. Degree scrolls and academic transcript (including grading description)
3. Curriculum vitae or Resume
4. TOEFL / IELTS*
5. GMAT, mandatory for MBA application
6. Personal Statement (no more than 500 words)
7. 2 letters of references – 1 professional reference and/or 1 academic reference

The following test scores are accepted as well:

• TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition
• IELTS Indicator

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.

Research

The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy has various research areas, including:

• Ongoing Research Projects
• Publications
• Research Centres
  • Asia Competitiveness Institute
  • Centre on Asia and Globalisation
  • Institute of Policy Studies
  • Institute for Environment and Sustainability
• Case Insights Unit
  • LKYSPP Case Study Library
  • Case Writing Resources
  • Case Writing Competition
    • Case Writing Competition Archives
    • Case Writing Competition 2025/26
  • Case Insights Unit's Publications
• Social Inclusion Project
• RSU One Stop Centre

Executive Education

The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy offers various executive education programmes, including:

• Open Enrolment Programmes
• Customised Programmes
• 高级管理培训课程 (中文)