Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Research Programmes
Degrees Offered
The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy.
- The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD):
This Ph.D. programme is designed to strengthen the capability and effectiveness of students in researching complex multi-dimensional policy issues. It will equip them with the necessary theoretical frameworks, research methods and tools to conduct scientific inquiry to address contemporary public policy issues.
Curriculum Structure & Degree Requirements
Admission Policy
Please visit https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/graduate-programmes/phd-in-public-policy/phd-admissions-criteria
Requirements
The PhD programme is conducted on a full-time basis. To graduate, a PhD student must complete the following:
- 6 Core modules
- 3 Elective Courses
- 2 Common courses for NUS graduate research students
- PhD Qualifying Examination
- PhD Thesis and Oral Defence
Students are expected to complete the programme in 4 years.
For more details on PhD curriculum, please visit https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/graduate-programmes/phd-in-public-policy/phd-curriculum
Financial Assistance
For scholarship details, please visit http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/prospective-students/graduate/scholarship