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 Administration and Law MPA-LLM

The Double Master Degree in Public Administration and Law MPA-LLM is a programme that combines the study of public administration and law.

• Application Deadline: LLM: 15 Oct every year, MPA: 31 Dec every year
• Overview
• Curriculum
• Admissions Criteria
• Application Matters

Admissions Criteria

Applicants must fulfil the admissions requirements for both degree programmes in order to gain admission. The requirements are as follows:

Admissions Requirements

• LLM Degree
  • A good Bachelor’s degree in Law
  • Minimum TOEFL score of iBT 100 (Candidates with an iBT score of 92- 99 may also apply, but may be required to undertake intensive English language training prior to commencing law studies. Other TOEFL paper-based score of at least 600-603 and an IELTS rating of 7 will be considered, but we strongly prefer the iBT).
• MPA Degree
  • A good NUS honours degree (second class and above) or equivalent (e.g., a four-year Bachelor's degree with at least an average grade of B or equivalent)
  • A good Bachelor's degree
  • Other qualifications and experience subject to approval by the Board of Graduate Studies
  • Good command of the English Language (minimum TOEFL iBT score of 100, TOEFL PBT score of 600, or IELTS Academic Test score of 7.0)
  • At least five years of work experience

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:

• LKYSPP Executive Education
• Institute for Governance and Leadership
• Open Enrolment Programmes
• Customised Programmes
• 高级管理培训课程 (中文)