Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan

 Turn service into lasting public impact

You’re committed to serving others and tackling the issues that matter. At the University of Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, you’ll turn that commitment into action by building analytical skills, gaining practical experience, and forming connections across U-M’s global network. You’ll graduate from the Ford School prepared to create meaningful change in communities around the world.

Fast Facts

• #1 in the U.S. for public policy analysis and #2 in social policy
  Build expertise at a nationally ranked public affairs school. (U.S. News & World Report)
• 19 schools and colleges with 280+ degree programs
  Customize your education with opportunities across the University of Michigan.
• 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio
  Find a close-knit policy community within a leading public research university.
• 630,000+ U-M alumni
  Join one of the world’s largest university alumni networks.
• 100% of MPP students have access to a funded path for the required internship
  Between years one and two, MPP students complete a 10-week policy-related internship, applying classroom learning and gaining hands-on experience across sectors.
  

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