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Where tomorrow’s policy and political leaders are made
Public policy and public service have been at the heart of London School of Economics and Political Science since its founding in 1895. Today, the School of Public Policy (SPP) at the LSE is the contemporary embodiment of the university’s founding mission; to understand the causes of things and for the betterment of society.
From its central London location, the SPP is an international community, with students representing over 60 nationalities (2025 intake). Pair these diverse dispositions and distinctive demographics with world-class faculty and guest speakers with experience in government roles from around the globe, and you have an ecosystem of bold thinking that inspires any enquiring mind.
SPP programmes blend rigorous academics with on-the-ground, hands-on work, designed in learning formats to suit early-stage to executive level professionals. It’s engaging and empowering -- turning students into graduates ready to make a difference in public, private, and international sectors.
IBM and Columbia University are partnering to make data centres more energy-efficient, as these facilities consume around 2% of U.S. energy supplies according to the Department of Energy. They are modelling AI's energy use, designing low-power chips, reducing software inefficiencies, and optimising system operations to address this issue.
V. Faye McNeill, professor of chemical engineering, is working with partners across the Global South to expand air quality monitoring in India, generate new air pollution data in Africa, and build local capacity in air quality science. The team’s success has led to informed policy decisions and improved air management across various regions.
#1
top university in the UK (The Times) and University of the Year 2025 (Sunday Times)
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Nobel Prize winners among LSE staff and alumni
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SPP degree programmes designed for entry level to executive stage professionals
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nationalities - represented in current cohort of 391 students
High-impact SPP programmes from the heart of London
Master of Public Policy (MPP)
The MPP is an intensive nine-month programme for professionals with over five years of experience who want to expand their networks, gain fresh perspectives, and sharpen their analytical skills. It challenges professionals to become more equipped, astute, and confident in understanding and practising the “craft of government”.
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One of the biggest takeaways from my studies has been the ability to analyse policies using both qualitative and quantitative methods critically. I’ve learned how complex and multifaceted policymaking is and the importance of evidence-based decisions. These skills will be crucial as I move forward in my career, aiming to influence policy on both national and international levels.
Vaidehi Jha
Master of Public Administration, ‘24
The School of Public Policy provides unparalleled access to world-class professors, remarkable coursemates with decades of experience in different fields, and heads of state, senior leaders, and academics who stop by LSE for a talk with students.
Linh Tran
Master of Public Policy, ‘24
The School of Public Policy provides unparalleled access to world-class professors, remarkable coursemates with decades of experience in different fields, and heads of state, senior leaders, and academics who stop by LSE for a talk with students.
Linh Tran
Master of Public Policy, ‘24
I strongly believe that data is a social good shaping the future of policy design and decision-making and that we are entering a new era of using classic and modern forms of data when we address global issues. Studying data science will equip me with the technical skills to at least understand complex data and the insights they generate.
Camelia Abdelgelil
MPA in Data Science for Public Policy, ‘25
MPP classrooms are truly global. The amount of experiences and contribution the cohort makes to any discussion is the biggest learning one can get. I am pretty confident that no book can offer you this enriching learning. On any topic here, you have perspectives from different countries and lived experiences.
Neha Aswathi
Master of Public Policy, ‘24
I’m working with financial institutions and policymakers to help them make better investments and shape evidence-based policy decisions for our economies to transition towards sustainability. I wouldn’t have built the sort of critical thinking and tools required to make changes happen in the field of climate and environmental issues without the MPA and the people I met there.
Helene Procoudine-Gorsky
Master of Public Administration, ‘18
This fast-paced programme equipped me with analytical frameworks, toolkits, and most importantly, confidence that can be useful in designing meaningful initiatives in the public sector. I also gained a clear view on what evidenced-based policy is and learnt practical applications of advanced tools.
Salman Sabbab
Master of Public Policy, ‘23
Graduating from the programme was an important life milestone, fulfilling a dream of delving into public policy and economics at LSE with such thoughtful and passionate academics and students.
Joaquin Collao Jul
Master of Public Administration, ‘23
A campus designed for impact
My long-term goal is to become a subject matter expert in supply chain, which is the backbone of the industry. I found BGSU's Logistics Systems Engineering program is a combination of engineering and management, which helps me to enhance my knowledge and skills. I joined BGSU in January 2022 and got the opportunity to work as a Graduate Assistant on an industrial project under the guidance of Dr. Sarder.
Swati Arora, India
MS in Logistics Systems Engineering
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Policy skills for real-world impact
At SPP, students don’t only benefit from LSE’s reputation for academic rigour, but also from SPP’s emphasis on how these academic skills can be applied to real-world scenarios. From day one, SPP students have access to a wealth of expertise, working alongside faculty and policy practitioners with extensive global experience.
These interactive opportunities are not only limited to lectures and seminars, as SPP offers a wealth of additional development opportunities including:
An empowering education awaits at the LSE School of Public Policy.
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