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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.

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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

Dr. Raj Darolia appointed U.S. Department of Education senior advisor

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 16, 2023) May 17, 2023

Rajeev Darolia, Ph.D., the Wendell H. Ford Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the University of Kentucky’s Martin School of Public Policy and Administration, has joined the U.S. Department of Education as a senior advisor in the Office of the Chief Economist for one year.

Graduating students from the class of 2023 on stairs at Gatton Student Center

Martin School makes history with graduation of 1st undergraduate cohort

May 5, 2023

During the University of Kentucky’s 2023 May Commencement, the Martin School of Public Policy and Administration will celebrate the first full class of undergraduates to earn a bachelor’s degree in public policy.

Dr. Ron Zimmer 2023 University Research Professor Solo

Martin School Director Ron Zimmer named 2023 University Research Professor

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 2, 2023) May 2, 2023

Our very own Director, Dr. Ron Zimmer, has earned a very special honor this year. He has been named one of sixteen University Research Professors for 2023-2024! Excerpted from the UKNOW article published today:

Non-Profit Certificate Student, Alex Degen, named Sullivan Award Winner

Apr 28, 2023

Alex Degen, Martin School Non-Profit Certificate student, was awarded one of three Sullivan Awards, the highest honor at UK for humanitarian efforts. Check out the full story in UKNow

Students celebrating their graduation in May 2021

Martin School Graduation Reception

May 4, 2023, 4:00 – 6:00 PM

Join us on Thursday, May 4th to celebrate our newest Martin School graduates! All students graduating this year are encouraged to attend and be recognized. We will have light refreshments and a photographer, plus a super brief program to acknowledge our graduates' achievements. Families, partners, and children are all welcome.

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Our Impact

8:1 Students to Faculty

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

#3 Public Budgeting and Finance

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

$4M $4.2 Million in grant funding in the last five years!

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

#28 Public Affairs graduate programs

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