Applicants must fulfil the admission requirements for both degree programmes in order to gain admission. The requirements are as follows:

LLM Degree

• A good Bachelor’s degree in Law.

• Minimum TOEFL iBT Total score of 100. (Candidates who have obtained an iBT Total score of 92-99 or minimum IELTS (Academic) overall band score 7.0 may also apply. However, they may be invited to attend an interview or be required to undertake a prescribed intensive English language training course, prior to commencing law studies.)

MPA/MPP Degrees

• A good NUS honours degree (second class and above) or equivalent (e.g., a four-year Bachelor's degree with at least an average grade of B or equivalent); or

• A good Bachelor's degree.

• Other qualifications and experience subject to approval by the Board of Graduate Studies and

• Good command of the English Language* (minimum TOEFL iBT score of 100, TOEFL PBT score of 600, or IELTS Academic Test score of 7.0 )

Please refer HERE for MPA Degrees.
Please refer HERE for MPP Degrees.
 

Additional Requirements

MPA Degree

• At least five years of relevant work experience

MPP Degree

• Two to five years of work experience is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate maturity and commitment towards the public service.

• Preferably have some background in Mathematics and Economics

NOTE: If applicants are unsuccessful in the double degree application (LLM-MPP/MPA), they may be considered for the single LLM coursework programme or the single MPP/MPA programme.

For the LLM-MPA, students must apply to the LLM-MPA double degree programme prior to starting either programme. For the LLM-MPP, students from both schools can apply to the double degree programme in the first year of their LLM or MPP study.

 

Application Procedures

Applicants MUST submit separate applications to the Faculty of Law and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy for LLM and MPP/MPA degree programmes respectively to be considered for the double degree programme.

 

Documents Required

The supporting documents required are set out below. All supporting documents submitted are non-returnable. Unless we specifically request for enclosures/attachments to be submitted via an e-mail, such documents will not be opened or saved if received through e-mails.

LLM Degree
 
Please refer here for more information.

For current NUS LLM/MPP students, please submit a copy of your latest semester of results in addition to the documents required by the respective schools for consideration to a double degree programme in LLM-MPP.


MPA/MPP Degrees

Application Guide & Checklist can be found at https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/graduate-admissions/admission-guide/application-checklist

Detailed instructions can be found at https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/graduate-admissions/application-guide/how-to-apply


Application Period

LLM: 1 September – 15 October

MPA/MPP: 1 August – 31 October