What is the acceptance rate for Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy?
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The institute does not specify an acceptance rate; however, it is very selective when it comes to admitting students to its courses.
As per the official data available on its website, it only accepts 30 to 35 students every year to its MIA programme. Its Ph.D. programme sees only 5-8 highly qualified candidates being selected every year, thus showcasing how tricky it is to get admitted to the institute.
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Yes, LKY School of Public Policy offers placement opportunities to its students at some of the best government & private organizations in Singapore & across the globe.
As per the latest employment data (2022) made available by the institute, 87% of students secured placements within first 6 months of completing respective graduations.
Given below are some notable members of the LKYSPP alumni network:
· Don Wee Boon Hong: Member of Parliament, Parliament of Singapore
· Elizabeth Tan: Founder, Sight to Sky
· Kwok Fook Seng: Ambassador to Indonesia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Singapore
· Darryl Wilson David: Member of Parliament, Parliament of Singapore
· See Kee Oon: Judge, Supreme Court
The public policy school does not offer accommodation to students, & advises them to look for alternative housing near the university campus. Propertyguru, Iproperty, Stproperty are among the popular online accommodation portals that students can refer among others.
The estimated annual cost of accommodation at the institute is around INR 10 L. Some other costs such as utilities, books, travel, insurance, personal expenses, etc. contribute to the overall cost of accommodation.
The overall estimated cost of living in Singapore is around INR 18 L. The cost may vary based on the standard of lifestyle students opt for.
Yes, on-campus accommodation is available at the institute in the form of single & multi-occupancy apartments.
Students interested in living alone can opt for the institute's College Green accommodation while those looking to live with friends & family can opt for the NUS Prince George's Park Residences (PGPR) at the main Kent Ridge campus of NUS.

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