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Public Policy is an interdisciplinary program connecting the theoretical and analytical tools of economics, political science, philosophy, psychology, and law with their real-world policy applications.
The Public Policy Program is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful community.
I am very grateful to the Public Policy Program for giving me the opportunity to work with a Peruvian public service organization to apply my Stanford-acquired skills to make a positive impact in my home country.
- Major in Public Policy to understand the political constraints policy makers face
- Minor in Public Policy and supplement your Stanford learning experience
- Learn about our Internship Opportunities for Students and Summer Internship funding
- Master analytical tools useful for evaluating public policies through our Graduate programs (MA, MPP)
- Gain a Coterminal MA in Public Policy while at Stanford (open to all majors)
- Learn more about Admissions and the application process
- Share your story and find out what other program alumni are up to
- Contact us to serve on a career panel or mentor a current student
- Support a student's unpaid summer policy internship by giving to the Daniel Raymond Wong Memorial Fellowship Fund
Student Voices
By Richa Upadhyay and Caroline Zdanowski
On April 16th, the Stanford Public Policy Program had the great honor of presenting the Zale Award for Public Service to Dr. Clarence B. Jones, in recognition for his illustrious career as a leader and advocate for the cause of civil rights around the world. Since 1980, the Morris B.
By Will Moyo, 2024