Meeting students where they are
The Ford School places a high priority on the career development of students. Students have access to a seasoned team of strategic career counselors, a deeply committed alumni base, and faculty with real-world...
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...
Who we areThe Ford School at the University of Michigan is a top-ranked public policy school dedicated to the public good. The school inspires and prepares diverse leaders grounded in service, conducts transformational research, and collaborates on...
A powerful network, a shared vision
Whether you're closing achievement gaps, improving water quality, reinvigorating struggling communities, or streamlining government services, there's a place for you here.
Ford School alumni address an...
The Ford Schools hosts dozens of events every year with the goal of providing students, faculty, alumni and the public with insight into key policy discussion on a range of topics.
In addition to livestreamed public events, our visitors meet in...
An OverviewEach year, all first-year master's students participate in a three-day simulation known as the Integrated Policy Exercise (IPE), a highly interactive that allows students to immerse themselves in a timely policy issue, demonstrating their...
A bold vision. A lasting impact.
The Ford School is a top-ranked policy school at the world-class University of Michigan. Our mission is to inspire and prepare our graduates to take on our communities’ and the world’s most pressing...
