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Harvard Kennedy School welcomes a new class
Congratulations to students recently admitted to our master’s degree programs! You are the next generation of public leaders.
Student Life @ HKS
Global Student Community
Harvard Kennedy School is one of the University’s most international schools, welcoming students from around the globe each year. See where our students hail from.
Living the nursing care model: care, connection, and community
Family nurse practitioner Natalie Ball MPA 2024 is passionate about normalizing mental health and wellbeing.
Using AI to combat medical misdiagnosis and improve patient care
Alvaro Morales MPA 2024 is building a way for doctors to automate basic tasks so they can focus on making deeper connection with their patients.
Master’s Programs
The master’s degree programs at Harvard Kennedy School are designed to equip you with the essential skills to shape public policy, champion impactful ideas, and elevate your leadership potential.
Discover Programs That
Fit Your Career Goals
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Master’s Programs
Master’s Programs
One- and two-year master’s degree programs in public policy or public administration prepare students to lead.
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Executive Education
Executive Education
Open-enrollment and custom programs to help leaders gain the skills needed to solve current challenges in real time.
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Doctoral Programs
Doctoral Programs
Full-time PhD programs in public, health, and social policy prepare candidates for careers in academia, research, or policymaking.
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Public Leadership Credential
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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2024 Graduation Address
Nicholas Burns, the ambassador of the United States to the People’s Republic of China, will give the 2024 Graduation Address at Harvard Kennedy School on Wednesday, May 22. After a distinguished career as a senior U.S. diplomat, Nick Burns taught for thirteen years on the Kennedy School faculty until he was sworn in as ambassador to China in 2021.