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Dedicate yourself to the public good. Join the Ford School's community of inclusive, engaged, and excellent leaders
Undergraduate programs Master's and PhD programs

We're engaged in public policy at a critical time in our world's history. Our challenges—climate change, pandemics, racism, threats to our democratic institutions, and so much more—are complex. And so our opportunities for impact are enormous.

If you're eager to lead, to find creative solutions, and to make a big impact on your communities, the Ford School is the right place for you—at a most urgent time.

With a Ford School education, you will be leading the institutions and organizations that will shape our public policies for decades to come.

Top-ranked policy school

#1 in social policy. #3 in analysis. We're a nationally recognized leader in public policy education. Learn more.
National recognition

Mission and values

The Ford School at the University of Michigan is a community dedicated to the public good. Read our mission.
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Which graduate program is right for you?

Learn more about our Master of Public Policy, Master of Public Affairs, and joint PhD degrees.
Graduate programs
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Amplify your undergraduate studies

Liberal arts education, based in the social sciences—learn more about our BA major and minor.
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Cost and financial support

Your degree may be closer than you think. Review the details and learn more about the extensive financial supports available. 

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Ford School Difference

The leaders and best.

We're housed at the University of Michigan, one of the world's premier universities, in one of America's best college towns.
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