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The PhD in Public Policy at Duke University enables students to collaborate with Duke’s top-rated faculty in public policy and with Duke’s departments of economics, political science and sociology, among others, all on the beautiful Duke campus. The Sanford School is a national and international leader in the dynamic field of public policy studies, with numerous interdisciplinary centers exploring vital policy questions in the field and in the classroom. Members of our faculty are experts in fields ranging from aging, education, and the environment to international affairs, media and democracy, and welfare reform. Most of our students pursue doctoral-level public policy research with the goal of working in domestic and international public agencies, research organizations and policy consulting firms. Others seek academic positions in public policy, public administration and policy-oriented schools. They are united by their passion for public policy and their desire to have a positive impact on the world. Interdisciplinary Nature Duke’s PhD in Public Policy is distinguished by its truly interdisciplinary nature. The program offers a unique balance of depth in a discipline such as: economics political science psychology sociology combined with the opportunity to focus on a particular policy area such as social policy, global policy, health policy or environmental policy. Within Sanford and across campus, PhD students interact with leading scholars and numerous interdisciplinary centers such as: Duke Global Health Institute Duke Center for Child and Family Policy ​Duke Social Science Research Institute Duke's Nicholas School of the Environment Personal Attention The relatively low number of students matriculated each year (6-8) enables each public policy PhD student to receive individual faculty attention in courses and in research. In addition to working with Duke’s world-class faculties of public policy, economics, history, political science, psychology and sociology and psychology, PhD students interact with leading scholars from Duke’s Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences, Duke’s Fuqua School of Business, and Duke’s Law and Medical Schools. In addition to gaining strength in a particular disciplinary tradition, Public Policy PhD students acquire depth in the policy area in which they will write a dissertation, as exemplified in our sample PhD tracks. Students take a minimum of two courses in a policy area to fulfill this requirement. Every student develops a plan of study to be approved by both the Public Policy PhD Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) and the student’s faculty advisor that satisfies the policy area requirement and prepares the student for the policy-area qualifying exam. Students primarily focus on policy areas in which Duke has particular strength: social policy globalization and development health policy environmental policy
Program overview
Main Subject
Public Policy
Study Level
PHD
The PhD in Public Policy at Duke University enables students to collaborate with Duke’s top-rated faculty in public policy and with Duke’s departments of economics, political science and sociology, among others, all on the beautiful Duke campus. The Sanford School is a national and international leader in the dynamic field of public policy studies, with numerous interdisciplinary centers exploring vital policy questions in the field and in the classroom. Members of our faculty are experts in fields ranging from aging, education, and the environment to international affairs, media and democracy, and welfare reform. Most of our students pursue doctoral-level public policy research with the goal of working in domestic and international public agencies, research organizations and policy consulting firms. Others seek academic positions in public policy, public administration and policy-oriented schools. They are united by their passion for public policy and their desire to have a positive impact on the world. Interdisciplinary Nature Duke’s PhD in Public Policy is distinguished by its truly interdisciplinary nature. The program offers a unique balance of depth in a discipline such as: economics political science psychology sociology combined with the opportunity to focus on a particular policy area such as social policy, global policy, health policy or environmental policy. Within Sanford and across campus, PhD students interact with leading scholars and numerous interdisciplinary centers such as: Duke Global Health Institute Duke Center for Child and Family Policy ​Duke Social Science Research Institute Duke's Nicholas School of the Environment Personal Attention The relatively low number of students matriculated each year (6-8) enables each public policy PhD student to receive individual faculty attention in courses and in research. In addition to working with Duke’s world-class faculties of public policy, economics, history, political science, psychology and sociology and psychology, PhD students interact with leading scholars from Duke’s Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences, Duke’s Fuqua School of Business, and Duke’s Law and Medical Schools. In addition to gaining strength in a particular disciplinary tradition, Public Policy PhD students acquire depth in the policy area in which they will write a dissertation, as exemplified in our sample PhD tracks. Students take a minimum of two courses in a policy area to fulfill this requirement. Every student develops a plan of study to be approved by both the Public Policy PhD Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) and the student’s faculty advisor that satisfies the policy area requirement and prepares the student for the policy-area qualifying exam. Students primarily focus on policy areas in which Duke has particular strength: social policy globalization and development health policy environmental policy
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Public Policy
Public PolicyMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Public Policy
Study Level
PHD
Program overview
Main Subject
Public Policy
Study Level
PHD
Admission requirements
Exam Scores
Important Dates
Tuition fee and scholarships
Tuition Fee
Scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
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A list of available scholarships around the world
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Duke University offers two undergraduate paths: liberal arts and engineering.
Depending on your interests, you’ll be able to choose between 53 majors, including:
Russian
Visual arts
Romance studies
Mathematics
Global health
Environmental engineering
Arts and Humanities (6)
B.A. in Art History with a Concentration in Architecture
B.A. in Brazilian and Global Portuguese Studies
BA in Art History
BA in Art History and Visual Arts
BA in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies - Chinese
BA in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies - Hindi
BA in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies - Japanese
BA in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies - Korean
BA in Classical Languages
BA in English
BA in German
BA in History
BA in International Comparative Studies
BA in Italian Studies - Italian Studies
BA in Linguistics
BA in Medieval and Renaissance Studies
BA in Music
BA in Music - Performance
BA in Philosophy
BA in Romance Studies
BA in Russian
BA in Slavic and Eurasian Studies
BA in Spanish and Latin American Studies
BA in Theater Studies - Acting
BA in Theater Studies - Critical Studies in Theater and Performance
BA in Theater Studies - Dramaturgy and Directing
BA in Visual Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Dance - Choreography and Performance
Bachelor of Arts in Dance - Dance of the 20th and 21st Centuries
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) with a Major in Environmental Engineering
Dual Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering/Biomedical Engineering
Engineering and Technology (6)
BA in Computer Science
BS in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) Degree with a Major in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) - Computer Engineering and Digital Systems
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) Degree with a Major in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) - Electromagnetic Fields
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) Degree with a Major in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) - Signal Processing, Communications, and Control Systems
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) Degree with a Major in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) - Solid-State Devices and Integrated Circuits
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) with a Major in Civil Engineering - Environmental Engineering and Water Resources (E/W)
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) with a Major in Civil Engineering - Structural Engineering and Mechanics
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) with a Major in Mechanical Engineering
Dual Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) in Mechanical Engineering/Biomedical Engineering
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
B.A. in Cellular Biophysics
B.A. in Molecular Biophysics
B.S. in Cellular Biophysics
B.S. in Molecular Biophysics
BA in Cultural Anthropology
BA in Psychology
BA in Public Policy Studies - Health Policy
BS in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biology - Anatomy, Physiology, and Biomechanics Concentration
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biology - Animal Behavior Concentration
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biology - Biochemistry Concentration
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biology - Cell and Molecular Concentration
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biology - Ecology Concentration
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biology - Evolutionary Biology Concentration
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biology - Genetics Concentration
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biology - Genomics Concentration
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biology - Marine Biology Concentration
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biology - Neurobiology Concentration
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biology - Pharmacology Concentration
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biology - Plant Biology Concentration
Bachelor of Arts in Evolutionary Anthropology
Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology - Anatomy, Physiology, and Biomechanics Concentration
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology - Animal Behavior Concentration
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology - Biochemistry Concentration
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology - Cell and Molecular Concentration
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology - Ecology Concentration
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology - Evolutionary Biology Concentration
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology - Genetics Concentration
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology - Genomics Concentration
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology - Marine Biology Concentration
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology - Neurobiology Concentration
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology - Pharmacology Concentration
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology - Plant Biology Concentration
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) - Biomedical Engineering (BME)
Bachelor of Science in Evolutionary Anthropology
Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience
Natural Sciences (6)
BA in Chemistry
BA in Chemistry with Concentration in Biochemistry
BA in Chemistry with Concentration in Chemical Biology
BA in Chemistry with Concentration in Environmental Chemistry
BA in Chemistry with Concentration in Pharmacology
BA in Mathematics
BA in Physics
BA in Statistical Science
BS in Chemistry
BS in Chemistry with Concentration in Biochemistry
BS in Chemistry with Concentration in Chemical Biology
BS in Chemistry with Concentration in Environmental Chemistry
BS in Chemistry with Concentration in Pharmacology
BS in Mathematics
BS in Physics
BS in Statistical Science
Bachelor of Arts in Earth and Ocean Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Sciences and Policy
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Sciences and Policy with Marine Conservation and Marine Science Concentration
Bachelor of Science in Earth and Ocean Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences with Marine Science and Conservation Leadership Concentration.
Others (6)
BA in Economics - Finance Concentration
BS in Economics - Finance Concentration
Social Sciences and Management (6)
BA in African and African American Studies - Africa Focus
BA in African and African American Studies - Americas Focus
BA in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies - Arabic
BA in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies - Hebrew
BA in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies - Interregional Track
BA in Classical Civilization
BA in Economics
BA in French and Francophone Studies
BA in Global Cultural Studies
BA in Global Cultural Studies - Film and Media Concentration
BA in Italian Studies - Italian and European Studies
BA in Political Science
BA in Public Policy Studies - Economic Policy
BA in Public Policy Studies - Global Policy
BA in Public Policy Studies - Policy Journalism
BA in Public Policy Studies - Social Policy
BA in Religion
BA in Sociology
BA in Theater Studies - Dramatic Writing
BA in Visual and Media Studies
BA in Womens Studies
BS in Economics
Bachelor of Arts in Dance - Human Movement in its Cultural Context
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) Degree with a Major in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) - Photonics
Duke University’s graduate school runs over 70 certificates, master’s degrees and PhDs, including:
Genetics and genomics
Earth and ocean sciences
Molecular cancer biology
Public policy studies
Psychology and neuroscience
Arts and Humanities (6)
JD/MA in Art History
JD/MA in Classical Studies
JD/MA in English
JD/MA in History
JD/MA in Literature
JD/MA in Philosophy
JD/MA in Romance Studies
MS in Statistical Science
Master of Arts in History
Master of Engineering (MEng) in Environmental Engineering
Master of Fine Arts in Experimental and Documentary Arts
Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering - Computational Mechanics and Scientific Computing
Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering - Dynamic Systems, Uncertainty, and Optimization
Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering - Engineering Environmental Geomechanics and Geophysics
Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering - Environmental Process Engineering
Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering - Hydrology and Fluid Dynamics
Business and Management (6)
Master of Arts in International Development Policy - Public Financial Management (PFM) Specialization
Master of Management Studies - Foundations of Business Program
Engineering and Technology (6)
Master of Engineering (MEng) in Civil Engineering
Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Master of Engineering (MEng) in Materials Science and Engineering
Master of Engineering (MEng) in Mechanical Engineering
Master of Engineering (MEng) in Photonics and Optical Sciences
Master of Engineering Management (MEMP)/Master of Forestry (MF)
Master of Engineering Management Program
Master of Science in Computer Science (MS)
Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science - Materials Science Track
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science - Mechanical Engineering Track
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
JD/MA in Bioethics and Science Policy
JD/MA in Cultural Anthropology
Master of Arts in Bioethics and Science Policy - Genomics
Master of Arts in Bioethics and Science Policy - Independent Concentration
Master of Arts in Bioethics and Science Policy - Neuroscience
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)/Master of Forestry (MF) Dual Degree
Master of Biomedical Sciences
Master of Engineering (MEng) in Biomedical Engineering
Master of Forestry
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Master of Science in Global Health
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Family Nurse Practitioner
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Natural Sciences (6)
JD in Environmental Law/Master of Environmental Management (MEM)
JD/MA in Environmental Science and Policy
M.S. in Medical Physics
Master of Arts in International Development Policy - Environmental Management and Policy
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)/Master of Environmental Management (MEM) Dual Degree
Master of Biostatistics
Master of Engineering Management (MEMP)/Master of Environmental Management (MEM)
Master of Environmental Management
Master of Environmental Management in Coastal Environmental Management
Master of Environmental Management in Ecosystem Science and Conservation
Master of Environmental Management in Ecotoxicology and Environmental Health
Master of Environmental Management in Energy and Environment
Master of Environmental Management in Environmental Economics and Policy
Master of Environmental Management in Global Environmental Change
Master of Environmental Management in Water Resources Management
Master of Forestry and Master of Environmental Management
Master of Public Policy - Environment and Energy Concentration
Master of Public Policy/Master of Environmental Management (MEM)
Master of Science in Statistical and Economic Modeling (MSEM)
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Dual Master of Divinity/Master of Social Work Degree
JD in Environmental Law/Master of Forestry (MF)
JD/MA in East Asian Studies
JD/MA in Economics
JD/MA in Political Science
JD/Master in Global Business Law
JD/Master of Public Policy
JD/Master of Theological Studies
MA in East Asian Studies - Critical Asian Humanities Track
MA in East Asian Studies - Regular Program
MD/Master of Public Policy
Master of Arts in Analytical Political Economy (MAPE)
Master of Arts in Bioethics and Science Policy - Public Impact and Engagement
Master of Arts in Christian Practice (M.A.C.P.)
Master of Arts in Christian Studies (M.A.C.S.)
Master of Arts in Economics
Master of Arts in International Development Policy - Applied Economics
Master of Arts in International Development Policy - Development Management and Governance
Master of Arts in International Development Policy - International Taxation (ITP) Specialization
Master of Arts in International Development Policy - Law and Development
Master of Arts in International Development Policy - Peace and Conflict Resolution
Master of Arts in International Development Policy - Social Policy
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
Master of Divinity/Master of Public Policy
Master of Judicial Studies
Master of Laws (LLM) for International Law Graduates
Master of Public Policy - Development Policy Concentration
Master of Public Policy - Global Policy Concentration
Master of Public Policy - Health Policy Concentration
Master of Public Policy - National Security Concentration
Master of Public Policy - Population Studies Concentration
Master of Public Policy - Social Policy Concentration
Master of Public Policy/Master of Forestry (MF)
Master of Science in Economics and Computation (MSEC)
Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.)
Master of Theology (Th.M.)
Others (1)
The Duke MBA Global Executive
Arts and Humanities (6)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Civil and Environmental Engineering - Computational Mechanics and Scientific Computing
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Civil and Environmental Engineering - Dynamic Systems, Uncertainty, and Optimization
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Civil and Environmental Engineering - Environmental Process Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Civil and Environmental Engineering - Hydrology and Fluid Dynamics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Classical Studies
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in English
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in History
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in History of Art - Art History and Visual Culture
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Literature
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Music - Composition
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Music - Ethnomusicology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Music - Musicology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Romance Studies - Romance Studies
JD/Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Philosophy
Business and Management (6)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Administration - Accounting
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Administration - Decision Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Administration - Finance
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Administration - Management and Organizations
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Administration - Marketing
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Administration - Operations Management
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Administration - Strategy
Engineering and Technology (6)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Civil and Environmental Engineering - Engineering Environmental Geomechanics and Geophysics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science - Materials Science Track
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program - Nurse Anesthesia
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program in Nursing
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biochemistry
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biological Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biomedical Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Cell Biology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Cell and Molecular Biology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Cognitive Neuroscience
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Cultural Anthropology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Developmental and Stem Biology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Ecology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Evolutionary Anthropology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Genetics and Genomics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Immunology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Molecular Cancer Biology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Molecular Genetics and Microbiology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Neurobiology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pathology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmacology and Cancer Biology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychology - Clinical Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychology - Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychology - Developmental Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychology - Social Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychology - Systems and Integrative Neuroscience
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program
Doctor of Physical Therapy
JD/Doctor of Medicine (MD)
MSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program
Natural Sciences (6)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biostatistics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Earth and Ocean Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Environment
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Environmental Policy
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Environmental Sciences and Policy
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Marine Science and Conservation
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mathematics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Physics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Statistical Science
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD)
Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Economics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in German Studies
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in History of Art - Visual and Media Studies
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Integrated Toxicology and Environmental Health
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Political Science
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Public Policy
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Religious Studies
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Romance Studies - French and Francophone Studies
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Romance Studies - Italian Studies
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Romance Studies - Spanish and Latin American Studies
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sociology
Doctor of Theology (Th.D.)
JD/Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Political Science
Juris Doctor (JD)
MD/Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Scientist Training