KDI School of Public Policy and Management

KDI School of Public Policy and Management (KDI School) is a graduate school of public policy in South Korea, linked to the Korea Development Institute (KDI), a Korean think tank. Its teaching draws on KDI's research on global development and its consultation work with developing countries. All classes are taught in English, and the student body brings together Korean and international students; most of the international students admitted in 2025 came from government.

• Master of Public Policy (MPP)
• Master's programmes MDP, MPM, MDS, MIPD and MPPM
• Ph.D. programme
• Global Master's Program (GMP), with a second master's degree from a partner school

The MPP, MDP and MPM programmes are accredited by NASPAA, and KDI School was the first school in Korea to receive this accreditation. According to the school, a master's degree can be completed within 1.5 years. In the GMP, students spend one year at KDI School and one year at a partner school such as Cornell University, Duke University, Michigan State University or Syracuse University.

The school states that scholarships are available to most admitted students, funded by sponsors such as KOICA, NIIED, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the Colombo Plan; some cover full tuition and a monthly stipend. Career services include internship opportunities, alumni mentoring and lectures on job applications. International admission is organised by intake, at present for spring 2027.