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Harvard Kennedy School sparks your potential

Join a vibrant learning environment that convenes thinkers and doers from around the globe who are committed to the public interest.

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One- and two-year master’s degree programs in public policy or public administration prepare students to lead.

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Open-enrollment and custom programs to help leaders gain the skills needed to solve current challenges in real time.

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Full-time PhD programs in public, health, and social policy prepare candidates for careers in academia, research, or policymaking.

Public Leadership Credential

A series of online courses developed to help learners improve their decision-making, leadership, and policymaking skills for the public good.

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This Political Moment

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, HKS faculty draw from their research and expertise to explain the issues at stake and how they affect the United States and beyond.

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Acknowledgment of Land and People

Harvard University is located on the traditional land of the Massachusett people, and the Nipmuc and Wampanoag Nations have long been our neighbors as well. Harvard Kennedy School recognizes and honors the past, present, and future of these Indigenous people and precious lands.