The Ford School at the University of Michigan is a community dedicated to the public good. We inspire and prepare diverse leaders grounded in service, conduct transformational research, and collaborate on evidence-based policymaking to take on our...
A diverse array of policy leaders join our faculty to teach and mentor students through the U.S. State Department Diplomat in Residence, Harry A. and Margaret D. Towsley Foundation Policymaker in Residence, and Weiser International Policymaker in...
Undergraduate studies at the Ford School are based in social science disciplines such as sociology, economics, and political science-layered with analysis of and engagement with real-world public challenges.
Our coursework emphasizes teamwork,...
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Our faculty are renowned teachers and experts who care deeply about the impact of their work. Our curriculum is rigorous, interdisciplinary, and hands-on. Our students are diverse leaders who share a commitment to the public good. Our university is...
The Ford School prepares outstanding public leaders, and connects them with influential organizations that help solve the world’s most urgent and complex challenges.
We can help you navigate the recruiting process, increase your presence on the...
Tuition and residency
Each year, the University of Michigan Board of Regents establishes tuition and fees for the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.
Tuition and fees differ for in-state (Michigan resident) and out-of-state...
Ford School gatherings
Each year, the Ford School and its alumni host events around the country (and even the world) to gather, network, and socialize. Whether hearing about a Ford School faculty member's latest research, connecting with a...
Research, learning, and impact
The Ford School is home to or co-sponsor of a growing number of active, multi-disciplinary research centers and initiatives leveraging the knowledge and expertise across the University of Michigan. They serve as a...
