Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Autonomous postgraduate school of the National University of Singapore
The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy is a graduate school and research institute in Tanglin, Singapore, focused on public administration and policy. It sits within the Bukit Timah campus of the National University of Singapore and brings together classrooms, faculty offices, and spaces for student discussion.
The school opened in 2004, following a proposal to create a training ground for public sector leaders across Asia and beyond. It was set up as a separate unit within the National University of Singapore from the start.
The school takes its name from Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's first Prime Minister, who led the country from 1959 to 1990. His name on the building signals how closely Singapore links good governance with national progress, a connection that shapes the school's purpose.
The campus in Tanglin is reachable by public transport, with bus stops close to the Bukit Timah area. Because this is an active academic institution, it is worth checking in advance whether public access is available on any given day.
Lee Kuan Yew himself helped shape the school's direction and reportedly modeled it partly on Harvard's Kennedy School, wanting something similar for Asia. He stayed personally involved with the school until his death in 2015, occasionally speaking directly to students.
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