Ask what you can do.
Transform your desire to do good in the world into real, life-changing action.
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. If you are ready to engage and are passionate about creating a better world, HKS offers an unparalleled opportunity to turn your aspirations into action.
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If you are considering applying to an HKS master’s degree program, you may still be asking yourself which degree program is the right fit. This is ultimately a personal decision that hinges on your personal preferences, educational background, and professional goals.
“The people you are in class with come from around the world. And that’s the beautiful thing about HKS—it brings together people from all corners of the earth to exchange ideas.”
Our students come to Harvard Kennedy School from around the world to become public leaders and policymakers addressing global and local issues that are urgent and complex.
We asked them: What is your Why? What impact do they want to have in the world? Which public problem do they want to tackle—and what or who inspired them to address that problem?
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Explore the HKS campus from wherever you are. Navigate to the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum, where you may one day attend a panel discussion with heads of state and political leaders. Look inside a classroom. Stop in the Student Lounge, where students socialize and study between classes. Get to know the HKS campus.