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Nazarbayev University PhD in Public Policy
Nazarbayev University

PhD in Public Policy

Astana, Kazakhstan

4 Years

English

Full time

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    About: The PhD in Public Policy focuses on developing advanced research skills in public policy analysis, evaluation, and implementation. This program aims to equip students with the ability to address complex policy challenges using interdisciplinary approaches. You'll engage with both theoretical frameworks and practical applications, preparing you for significant contributions in the policy field over the course duration.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various roles, including policy analyst, researcher, consultant, or academic positions in universities and think tanks. Options may also extend to leadership positions within governmental and non-governmental organizations.

Introduction

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.

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

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