#4
World rank
15%
Acceptance rate
1936
Established
1,213
Students
Private (Not for Profit)
Type
Programmes
Harvard Kennedy School provides world-class graduate education in public policy and governance across multiple degree paths:
- Master in Public Policy (MPP): A two-year program focusing on systematic policy analysis, economics, politics, and management.
- Master in Public Administration (MPA): A flexible two-year curriculum designed for emerging leaders seeking broader governance training.
- Master in Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID): A rigorous, economics-centered two-year professional track for development practitioners.
- Mid-Career Master in Public Administration (MC/MPA): An intensive one-year program tailored for experienced public sector, non-profit, and private sector leaders.
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