The Martin School of Public Policy and Administration Building a Community of Policy Leaders

We're hiring a new director!

Academic Programs

PPL students with Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman

Undergraduate Programs

A major or minor in Public Policy will give you the skills you need to make lasting, positive impact in the world.

Group of students talking around a table

Master of Public Administration

Master the skills required for advanced careers across the public and nonprofit sectors.

Master of Public Policy

Analyze policy and use data to drive progress.

Graduation 2022, Sarah Smith, Sophie Beavin

PhD in Public Policy and Administration

Carry out sophisticated policy research and pursue meaningful careers in academia, government agencies, and beyond.

Master of Public Financial Management

All Programs Online, Certificates, Undergraduate Minor, more.

You can earn Master's degree or Certificate at your own pace, online. Our programs are designed to meet you where you are, and train you to launch a career in public service.

Latest News

Taha Hameduddin Speaks to the 2024 01 22 CURATE meeting

Dr. Taha Hameduddin Elected to Executive Committee of APSA Public Administration Section

by Martin Staff Sep 12, 2024

Dr. Taha Hameduddin has been elected as a new member of the Executive Committee of the Public Administration Section of the American Political Science Association (APSA).

Seminar: Kevin Stange

Sep 20, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Skills, Majors, and Jobs: Does Higher Education Respond?

2024 Wendell H. Ford Lecture, featuring Douglas Brinkley

Oct 8, 2024, 5:30 – 7:00 PM

UK's Ford Public Policy Lecture To Feature Presidential Historian Douglas Brinkley Presidential historian and noted author Douglas Brinkley will be the featured speaker at the University of Kentucky's 2024 Wendell H. Ford Public Policy Lecture at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 8 at the Singletary Center for the Arts. The lecture is hosted by UK's Martin School of Public Policy and Administration, and co-sponsored by UK Libraries and the College of Communication and Information. It is free and open to the public.

Seminar: Igor Cunha

Sep 6, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

A Century of Municipal Bond Financing Co-authors: Gustavo S. Cortes (University of Florida) & Klenio Barbosa (SKEMA Business School) Abstract

Martin School Co-Sponsors 2024 NTJ Forum

Martin School Program Coordinator Aug 29, 2024

{Reprinted from ntanet.org} The Editors of the National Tax Journal (NTJ) are excited to continue our webinar series that periodically features some of the NTJ’s recently published articles. Co-sponsored with the University of Kentucky’s Martin School of Public Policy and Administration, The Rise of Student Debt and Loan Forgiveness webinar will comprise four papers from the Forum in the September 2024 issue.

View all news

Upcoming Events

Seminar: Kevin Stange
Friday September 20 11:00 AM - Friday September 20 12:30 PM
Gatton B&E RM 191
2024 Wendell H. Ford Lecture, featuring Douglas Brinkley
Tuesday October 8 05:30 PM - Tuesday October 8 07:00 PM
Singletary Center Recital Hall

Our Impact

7:1 Students to Faculty

Close instruction with a diverse faculty is at the core of our educational commitment.

#4 Public Budgeting and Finance

We have ranked highly in US News and World Report for years.

$4M $4.6 Million in grant funding in the last five years!

Our faculty deliver ground-breaking research at the highest levels.

#26 Public Affairs graduate programs

according to US World and News Report 2024

(859) 562-3132	Graduate Student Affairs
(859) 257-5594	Undergraduate Student Affairs
(859) 257-5741	Office Operations
(859) 257-4443	Business Office Email
Our Location	Map of 120 Patterson Drive