The Master’s in Public Policy at Chanakya University empowers future leaders to navigate and shape the policy landscape with purpose and insight. Offered by the School of Law, Governance and Public Policy, the program brings together legal thinking, ethical governance, and grounded public policy in an Indian and global context. Rooted in civilizational wisdom and driven by real-world engagement, it prepares students to lead transformative change in a world that demands both vision and action.

The Master’s in Public Policy at Chanakya University is an intensive 80-credit program designed to cultivate principled, skilled, and future-ready policy leaders.

The curriculum blends depth and breadth—40 credits of core discipline-specific courses build strong analytical foundations, while 14 credits of soft core subjects and 6 credits of open electives allow for specialization and strategic flexibility. University foundation courses (11 credits) strengthen life skills, ethics, and leadership capacity, creating well-rounded professionals.

Real-world immersion is central, with a 3-credit internship and a 6-credit capstone or dissertation that challenge students to apply their knowledge to complex policy problems. Every element of the program is designed to equip students not just with knowledge, but with the mindset to lead meaningful change in a rapidly evolving world.

What sets this program apart is who you learn from. Courses are taught by a distinguished faculty drawn from India and abroad bringing global expertise and local insight into every classroom.