Colleges in Singapore

LKY School of Public Policy is considered one of the best public policy laboratories in the world. A prominent university ranking platform ranks it #1 for public policy in Asia & #8 in the world. Shiksha Popularity Rankings ranks the institute #1 for Humanities & Social Studies thus cementing its status as a quality educational institute.

Yes, the institute offers a doctorate programme to students in “Public Policy”. However, securing admission to the course is not an easy ask, as the institute only accepts 5-8 highly qualified individuals every year. Applications to the course remain open every year between Aug 1-Dec 10.

Annual cost of accommodation at LKY School of Public Policy is around INR 10 L. Students must also account for some other costs such as food, books, travel, etc.

The estimated annual cost of living in Singapore is around INR 18 L, inclusive of all living costs. Note that this is only an estimated figure & actual costs may vary based on the standard of lifestyle students decide to pursue.

The tuition fee for a 2 year MIA programme at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy is S$ 99,152 (around INR 64.25 L),

Students planning to pursue higher studies from Singapore must also take into account some other costs associated with staying in the country such as rent, food, utilities, travel & other expenses.

The institute does not specify an acceptance rate; however, it is very selective when it comes to admitting students to its courses.

As per the official data available on its website, it only accepts 30 to 35 students every year to its MIA programme. Its Ph.D. programme sees only 5-8 highly qualified candidates being selected every year, thus showcasing how tricky it is to get admitted to the institute.

The institute's mission, in its own words is to: “be a leading global public policy school, with its faculty and alumni shaping thought leadership, improving standards of governance, and transforming lives for a more sustainable world.”

LKY School of Public Policy can be a good option for students to pursue public policy studies from, due to a variety of reasons as given below:

·      Proven employment record

·      Experienced & highly rated faculty

·      World class facilities

·      Regular community interaction

·      Diverse student population

·      Multiple student clubs & societies

Numerous prominent publications rank the institute very highly for its international affairs & public policy courses.

A prominent institution ranking platform ranks the institute #1 in Singapore for its courses & #8 worldwide. The institute's faculty is also considered part of the top 2% of faculty members for offering quality education.

LKY School of Public Policy falls under the umbrella of the prestigious National University of Singapore (NUS). The institute is considered part of the best institutions in Singapore & worldwide for public policy studies.

A prominent ranking publication ranks the institute #1 in Asia & #8 worldwide for its public policy & international courses, thus cementing its reputation.