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International Dual Degrees

International Dual Degrees at SIPA - Part of the Global Public Policy Network (GPPN)


Earn Two Master’s Degrees in Two Years—Across Continents
SIPA’s International Dual Degree programs, offered through the Global Public Policy Network (GPPN), enable students to earn two master’s degrees from leading universities on two continents in just two years—delivering a truly global perspective on public and international affairs.

Courses are taught in English, with the exception of FGV’s Management and Public Policy program, which is conducted in Portuguese.

The program offers two tracks:

  • Flexible Track – for current SIPA students
  • Fixed Track – for prospective applicants

Explore the differences between each track, including program timelines and application requirements, below.

 

 

  • SIPA’s International Dual Degrees follow two paths—Flexible Track and Fixed Track—which differ in timing, structure, and application process:

    Flexible Track:
    Open to current SIPA students. Applications for the upcoming academic year open in late February. Reference the eligibility details listed on this page. Students spend Year 1 at SIPA  and Year 2 at the partner school. 

    Fixed Track: 
    Open to prospective applicants seeking admission to both institutions simultaneously. Separate application on the partner school website.  A predefined, coordinated two-year program where students complete Year 1 at the partner school and Year 2 at SIPA.

  • Both tracks lead to two master’s degrees in two years at world-class institutions. Use the chart below to see which fits your goals.

    Feature Flexible Track Fixed Track
    Overview For current SIPA students seeking one year abroad at a partner school Integrated two-year program jointly designed by SIPA and partner school
    Application Timing Apply after enrolling at SIPA Apply before enrolling at either institution
    Eligibility First-year SIPA MIA or MPA students New applicants applying jointly to both schools
    Partner Institutions Hertie School · Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP) · University of Tokyo Graduate School of Public Policy (GraSPP) · Fundação Getulio Vargas Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo (FGV-EAESP) London School of Economics · Sciences Po ·  University of Toronto, Munk School of Global Affairs 
    Degree Structure Current SIPA students - Year 1 SIPA → Year 2 Partner School Year 1 Partner School → Year 2 SIPA.
    Language English (Management and Public Policy, FGV in Portuguese) English
    Admissions Internal SIPA process during Year 1 Joint process before matriculation
    Outcome Two master’s degrees (SIPA + partner) Two master’s degrees (SIPA + partner)
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    Participant Institutions

    Eligibility Requirements
    The Flexible Track is open to current SIPA students in the two-year MIA or MPA programs. Applicants must:

    • Be a first-year MIA or MPA student
    • Be enrolled full-time and matriculate in the Fall semester
    • Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA by the end of the first Spring semester
    • Complete all core requirements by the end of the first Spring semester (excluding capstone and internship)
      • The internship must be registered or waived before the second year and completed prior to graduation
    • Complete a full academic year at SIPA
    • Earn at least 30 credits by the end of the first Spring semester

    Admission is selective, with approximately 3–6 students per program admitted each year, depending on the applicant pool.


    Academics
    Complete two master’s degrees in an accelerated two-year timeline. Students integrate SIPA’s curriculum with that of a partner institution, gaining comparative, cross-regional insight and a truly global academic experience.


    Application Process
    First-year SIPA students may apply via the program application portal

    • Applications typically open in late January or early February (dates vary)
    • Students at GPPN partner institutions should apply through their home institution

     

  • Program Overview

    All dual degree programs follow a two-year format: Year 1 at the partner institution and Year 2 at SIPA. These programs are not open to students currently enrolled in any of the participating programs. Applicants must apply through the partner institution for each program.

    Participant Institutions

    London School of Economics (LSE)

    Format
    Year 1 at LSE; Year 2 at SIPA. 

    Admissions and Year 1 Information:
    Full details on Year 1 at LSE, including admissions requirements and deadlines, are available on the LSE Program Overview page. 

    Apply via LSE  (program code: L2NY). 

    Curriculum 
    Students complete MPA track at SIPA in Year 2

    Contact or Questions


    Sciences Po

    Format
    Year 1 at Sciences Po; Year 2 at SIPA. (students continue in the same degree track).

    Admissions and Year 1 Information:
    Full details on Year 1 at Sciences Po and admissions information including deadlines, are available on the Sciences Po MIA or MPP program pages.

    Apply via Sciences Po  

    Curriculum
    Students continue in the same degree track (MIA or MPP) at SIPA in Year 2.

    Contact or Questions
    Sciences Po Office of Admissions
     

    University of Toronto - Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy

    Format
    Year 1 at Munk School; Year 2 at SIPA. 

    Admissions and Year 1 Information
    Full details on Year 1 at the Munk School—including admissions requirements and deadlines—are available on the  MPP  and MGA program pages

    Apply via: Munk School MGA or MPP program using links above.

    Curriculum

    SIPA MIA & MPA Core Equivalency & Curricular Information. (link pending)
    For Munk School curricula details, refer to the pages linked above.

    Contact or Questions
    Admissions: Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy

     

     

     

  • Exchange programs allow students to spend a semester of their second year at one of our partner schools and transfer credits back to SIPA. SIPA students continue to pay SIPA tuition when they are abroad. SIPA currently participates in one exchange program. 

    • Cairo: School of Global Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) at the American University of Cairo (AUC) - please click on the link for complete information on the AUC exchange process.

  • Contact Information for partner schools is provided on the respective schools' web pages which can be accessed via the links above. Note: prospective students who plan to spend their first year at a partner institution will need to apply through that school. 

    Current SIPA students and applicants who plan to spend their first year at SIPA can contact Alleyne Waysome, Assistant Dean, or Urbano Garza, Sr. Assistant Dean.

    For information on Sciences Po and LSE dual admission information or processes, please use the contact information below:

    Sciences Po Office of Admissions »
    LSE Office of Admissions »

GPPN Overview

The Global Public Policy Network (GPPN) is a partnership between Columbia University, Sciences Po Paris, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), The Munk School at the University of Toronto, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, FGV-EAESP in São Paulo, Graduate School of Public Policy (GraSPP) at the University of Tokyo, and the Hertie School in Berlin.

The mission of GPPN is to address the most pressing public policy challenges of the 21st century. It aims to have policy impact, be influential in public policy education and training, and to be innovative in teaching and research through a number of activities:

  • Dual degree programs and student exchanges
  • Faculty exchanges
  • Collaborative public policy research and publications
  • Executive Education and Training programs for policymakers
  • Case study projects
  • Conferences and events that bring together scholars, students, and practitioners

The SIPA Office of Student Affairs oversees the dual degree and student exchange aspect of GPPN.  For information on the other aspects of GPPN noted above, please visit the central GPPN website. Summaries of some of this year's case study projects are also posted on the GPPN site.”