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Cornell University · Ithaca, United States

Public Policy (BS)

Undergraduate · Social

Public Policy (BS)

Cornell University · Ithaca, United States

About this programme

The study of public policy is a comprehensive exploration of the politics and mechanisms that shape policy formulation and execution, coupled with an assessment of their effects on society’s welfare and quality of life. Students who choose to major in public policy engage with a broad range of topics, including governmental policies impacting areas such as children and families, crime prevention, democratic processes, educational systems, environmental conservation, financial sectors, social inequality, public health initiatives, market regulations, and workplace dynamics, among others.

Level
Undergraduate
Field
Social
Tuition
$71,266 / year
English
IELTS 7.5 · TOEFL iBT 100
Study mode
Full-time
Intake
Fall

Visa

Application fee
USD 185 (MRV application fee)
Processing time
4 weeks

Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.

Scholarships available (2)

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