Applications are now open for 2026/27 Master of Public Policy at Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford (full or partial scholarships available)
Closing Date: 2 December 2025
Applications are now open for 2026-27 Master of Public Policy at Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford (full or partial scholarships)
Do you want to see a world better led, better served and better governed?
Applications for the Master of Public Policy at Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford are now open.
Join a global network of changemakers shaping better governance & public service.
Master of Public Policy
Are you someone who has made direct contributions to your community, country or region? Are you passionate about achieving positive change? Are you ready to take the next step?
The master’s programme will develop your understanding of public policy challenges to become a more effective leader and changemaker.
The course
The Master of Public Policy (MPP) is an intensive one-year graduate degree that offers a fully interactive and immersive approach to learning about public policy.
World-class faculty
You will study with world-class faculty in classes and seminars, and participate in discussions and workshops with supervision from practitioners and academics, drawing lessons from disciplines as diverse as economics, philosophy, political science and law as well as from the public, private and third sectors.
Policymaking insight
You will learn how policy is made, implemented and evaluated in governments at local, regional and global levels. You will discover, share and build on successes achieved by policymakers in other countries, from the smallest to the most powerful.
Sharpen your skills
You will sharpen your analytical, decision-making and implementation skills that are needed in governments across the world with the use of case methodology, a system of teaching the School has adapted for public policy using real-world case studies to illustrate complex policy challenges.
Diversity is Blavatnik School’s USP
The Blavatnik School is one of only a few global schools of government in the world. Since welcoming its first MPP class in 2012, Blavatnik School has remained focused on delivering an agile, forward-looking education that prepares students to tackle the world’s most pressing policy challenges.
Each year, Blavatnik School welcome cohorts from over 50 countries, with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds. Blavatnik School students and alumni say this diversity is what makes the MPP unique – enriching learning and shaping a global network for impact.
Practical application
Go beyond theory to practical application with a 6-to-8-week Policy Report project, a placement at a policy-focused organisation of your choosing where you can apply everything you have learned through the year to real life challenges.
Throughout your time, you will interact with international leaders and public sector professionals in a variety of fields who regularly visit the School to share their experiences, engage in debates and discussions and offer coaching sessions.
Impact is Blavatnik School mission
Blavatnik School impact is felt every day across the globe as alumni drive positive and lasting change in public policy. They lead innovative projects and policies spanning anti-corruption, human rights, education and climate change – from the youngest Members of Parliament in Panama’s National Assembly and the United Kingdom, to an Assistant Governor at the Central Bank of Malaysia and the Deputy Director General of International Relations at Mexico’s Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation. Blavatnik School alumni include elected representatives in Brazil, Ukraine, Canada, Ireland, the UK and Mongolia, senior civil servants and high-level government officials around the world.
You too can become part of Blavatnik School diverse and internationally focused community. Blavatnik School student body is a group of committed and high-performing people focused on how they can best serve their communities. When you join Blavatnik School, you join a lifelong community of peers and a growing international alumni network which will provide you with social connections, professional advice and trusted sources of advice.
Support
Blavatnik School wants to support you with your public service career, whether you are pivoting between sectors or refreshing skills to move to the next stage in your career. They offer:
- One to one coaching and expert guidance to discuss careers advice and your policy report writing and placement
- A programme of professional development workshops including: foundations of public speaking, persuasive writing and CV and cover letter writing
- Applied policy modules offer the opportunity to apply your theoretical learning through intensive, skill-focused options
- A mentor programme through the academic year
- Exclusive Dean’s Forums and fireside chats with senior policymakers, offering opportunities for students to engage directly with global figures in policy and governance
Are you a good fit for the MPP?
Blavatnik School is looking for individuals with curiosity, leadership potential and a drive to make a difference – people who take initiative, lift others up and turn ideas into action for the public good.
To apply, you’ll typically need:
- A strong academic record
- Evidence of commitment to public service
- Ability to demonstrate leadership and impact
- Most successful candidates have at least 2 years of professional experience and often more
- Proficiency in English
Studying in Oxford is within your reach
Blavatnik School don’t want finances to stand in the way of future policy makers.
In recent years, more than 80% of its MPP students received full or partial scholarships through the School, the University or external partners
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