Overview of Programmes Name of Programme
Master in Public Policy
Master in Public Administration
Master in Public Management
Admission Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with Honours Up to 5 years of work experience
Bachelor’s degree with Honours At least 5 years of work experience
Bachelor’s degree with Honours At least 8 years of work experience
Profile of Students
Avg. Age: Mid-20’s Avg.Work Exp.: 5
Avg. Age: Late-20’s to Mid-30’s Avg.Work Exp.: 8
Avg. Age: Late-30’s to 40’s Avg.Work Exp.: 12
GraduationRequirements
8 Core + 7 Electives Policy Analysis Exercise (PAE)
6 Core + 4 Electives Capstone Examination
LKYSPP: 4 Core + 1 Elective + Attachment with Government Agencies Partner School: 4 Electives
Application Deadline
15 February
15 February
15 February
Application Documents
3 Essays University Transcripts 3 Reference Letters Résumé/CV TOEFL/IELTS Optional: GRE/GMAT
3 Essays University Transcripts 3 Reference Letters Résumé/CV TOEFL/IELTS Optional: GRE/GMAT
3 Essays University Transcripts 3 Reference Letters Résumé/CV Current Position and Career Trajectory TOEFL/IELTS Optional: GRE/GMAT
Course Starts
July/August
July/August
July/August
Language of Instruction
English
English
English
Double-Degree/ International Component
Double-degree with SIPA, Columbia, LSE, Sciences Po, Paris, University of Tokyo, University of Geneva and Peking University Double-degree with NUS Business School and NUS Law School
Regional Study Trip Continuation Path Degree with INSEAD Double-degree with NUS Business School and NUS Law School
Semester at Harvard Kennedy School or SIPA, Columbia
Duration
2-years Full-time
1-year Full-time
1-year Full-time
To apply to any of the above programmes, visit our website at www.lkyspp.nus.edu.sg or email us at lkyspp@nus.edu.sg
Information is correct at the time of printing and is subject to change without prior notice. Please visit our website for updates.
Fees and Costs Please note that fees are subject to change. Name of Programme
Master in Public Policy
Master in Public Administration
Master in Public Management
Singaporeans/ Permanent Residents
S$8,080.00/year
S$9,090.00/year
S$8,080.00/year
International Students
S$10,670.00/year
S$12,003.75/year
S$10,670.00/year
Full Fees *
S$24,300.00/year
S$25,310.00/year
S$24,300.00/year
Application Fee
Waived
Waived
Waived
Registration Fee (one-time payment)
S$53.50
S$53.50
S$53.50
Examination Fee (one-time payment)
S$267.50
S$267.50
S$267.50
Student Activity and Service Fee (per year)
S$68.48
S$68.48
S$68.48
Academic-related Fee (per year)
S$23.70
S$23.70
S$23.70
Group Medical Insurance Scheme (per year)
S$117.70
S$117.70
S$117.70
Tuition Fees
Master in Public Management
Costs at Partner University
Tuition Fees
S$30,000.00
Accommodation
S$28,000.00
Curriculum Materials and Activities
S$3,000.00
Local Expenses
S$1,350.00
* Students who have previously enjoyed government subsidy or sponsorship by a Singapore government agency (such as scholarships offered by the Ministries, Public Service Commission and Statutory Boards) in a graduate programme will not be eligible for Ministry of Education subsidy in another graduate programme at the same or lower level. Instead, such students will be liable to pay “Full Fees” (“Full Fees” to be paid is inclusive of prevailing GST). For more details, please visit http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/gd-fees.html.
Additional Costs Additional costs include payment for student development seminars, the orientation programme, student pass/visa fees, and the programme closure event.These costs vary from year to year, but are currently estimated to be S$3,000 for the duration of the MPP and MPA programmes and S$7,000 for the duration of the MPM programme.