The Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke is among the nation’s leading public policy schools, offering undergraduate, master’s and doctoral-level degrees in public policy and international development policy.
Residential Programs
Hybrid Programs
MPA
The Master of Public Affairs degree (15 or 18 months) will prepare you for leadership positions within an organization. It can also help mid-career professionals in other fields transition into a rewarding career in public affairs. Courses are held primarily online, with brief in-person residencies on Duke's main campus and in Washington, D.C.
MNSP
The Master of National Security Policy program is for those working in national security – government, military, defense or consulting – to advance careers and skills in national security in just one year. Classes are held primarily online, with brief in-person residencies on Duke's main campus.
International Programs
One Student's Story
“I have met the most amazing people who have become friends, colleagues, professors, mentors, and advisors. They have shaped my time at Sanford and helped make it something wonderful. Classes at Duke have felt less like class and more like time to talk to friends about topics that fascinate us all.” - Rachel Ansley, MIDP'24
Alumni Perspective