Overview
The School of Public Policy and Management (Tsinghua SPPM), founded in 2000, is the first graduate school of public policy in China.
The School’s mission is to become a world-class institution actively engaging in teaching, research, and consultation on global public affairs. Tsinghua SPPM is committed to training future generations of scholars and professionals in public affairs with a global perspective and strong social commitment.
Over the years, Tsinghua SPPM has emerged as a leading academic institution in China and established extensive partnerships with international organizations and academic institutions worldwide. The School has built a diverse, interdisciplinary faculty, currently comprising over 60 faculty members working in public policy and governance, public management, NGO studies, and global governance. Our faculty members have significantly contributed to the intellectual development of public policy and management and the formulation and implementation of public policies in China.
Highlights
In 2009, Tsinghua SPPM stood out among more than 70 institutions worldwide to become one of the ten founding members of the Global Association of Master’s in Development Practice (MDP).
In 2013, the MPA program of Tsinghua SPPM became the first accredited public management master’s program outside the United States to receive international accreditation from the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) .
In 2013, the MPA program of Tsinghua SPPM became the first internationally certified public management master’s program by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) outside the United States.
In 2018, the Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development Center of the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China announced the results of the first national professional degree assessment. The MPA program of Tsinghua SPPM obtained an A+ rating (top 2%).
In 2022, the MPA program of Tsinghua SPPM became the first Chinese MPA program to receive NASPAA reaccreditation.
In 2025, the MPA program of Tsinghua SPPM was among the first cohort to obtain the Chinese Accreditation of MPA Education (CAMPA) in China.
Programs for International Students 2027 |
Public Administration |
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Public Administration -----Tsinghua-UNIGE Dual Master of Public Policy for Sustainable Development Goals
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Master of Public Administration -----Tsinghua-CityUHK MPA-EMBA Dual Degree Program -----(MID) Master of Public Administration in International Development -----(MIDG) Master of Public Administration in International Development and Governance -----(IMPA) International Master of Public Administration -----(IMPA-BRI) International Master of Public Administration in the Belt and Road Initiative -----(IMPA-FL）International Master of Public Administration for Future Leaders |
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(M)–Master’s Programs (D)- Doctoral Programs
Financial Aid by School/Department:
The IMPA and MIDG program are Chinese Government sponsored programs specifically targeted at government officials from developing countries. Admitted students will be awarded the scholarship provided by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China.
The IMPA-FL program is offered at Tsinghua University, hosted by the Tanoto Foundation and China Foundation for Peace and Development. Admitted students will be awarded the scholarship provided by China Foundation for Peace and Development.
Contact
Website：https://www.sppm.tsinghua.edu.cn/english/
MID program: mid@tsinghua.edu.cn, +86-10-62782853
MIDG program: midg@tsinghua.edu.cn, +86-10-62773832
IMPA program: impa@tsinghua.edu.cn, +86-10-62795912
IMPA-BRI program: impa-bri@tsinghua.edu.cn, +86-10-62782853
IMPA-FL program: impa-fl@tsinghua.edu.cn, +86-10-62782853
MPP-SDG program: sdg@tsinghua.edu.cn, +86-10-62797483
MPA-EMBA program: mpa_emba@tsinghua.edu.cn, +86-10-62787965
