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Nazarbayev University PhD in Public Policy
Nazarbayev University

Nazarbayev University

PhD in Public Policy

PhD

4 years

English

Full time

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The PhD in Public Policy program offers in-depth study into policy analysis, evaluation, and implementation. It emphasizes methodological rigor and the application of research to real-world issues, providing students with advanced skills for solving complex societal problems. The program includes coursework, comprehensive exams, and a dissertation, which fosters critical thinking and original research contributions in the field of public policy.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various career paths, including roles in government agencies, think tanks, non-profit organizations, and academia. Opportunities may include policy analyst, consultant, or professor positions, allowing individuals to influence public policy and address pressing social challenges.

The Ph.D. Public Policy program aimed at:

  • providing a doctoral program of international standing which will attract high-caliber candidates who will make a contribution to applied public policy;
  • contributing to the economic and social welfare of Kazakhstan through the supply of outstanding doctoral graduates in public policy with functional expertise in these areas;
  • building sustainability into the higher education sector in Kazakhstan through the provision of future faculty trained to international standards of teaching and research;
  • strengthening the research base of decision-making in the public sector in Kazakhstan through the supply of highly trained researchers;
  • adding to existing scholarship on public policy in Central Asia through peer-reviewed publications emanating from the work of Ph.D. students/graduates.

Strategic partner

The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy of the National University of Singapore