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NASPAA NOW WELCOMES NON-U.S. INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS
NASPAA Institutional membership is open to any eligible school/program in public affairs, anywhere in the world.

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NASPAA HOSTS 1ST PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONFERENCE IN DUBAI
In December 7-9th, 2007, NASPAA co-hosted an international meeting on Quality in Public Affairs Education in Dubai (in the United Arab Emirates) with the American University of Sharjah, Zayed University, and the Dubai School of Government. More than 40 key people from around the world. Read more >



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Three New Schools Join NASPAA

29 Oct 2009

The NASPAA Executive Council recently approved the following schools for institutional membership in NASPAA:

  • The Kazakhstan Institute of Management, Economics and Strategic Research
  • KDI School of Public Policy & Management (South Korea)
  • SDA Bocconi School of Management (Italy)
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NASPAA Releases Study of International Students in US Graduate Schools of Public Affairs

15 Aug 2008
A report released by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (based in Washington, D.C.) in August 2008 shows that Asian students are continuing to dominate overseas enrollments in American schools of public policy, administration, and management. China, India, and Korea are among the top sources of international students in both master's and doctoral programs. The study also found that in comparison with five years ago, more international students receiving degrees from US public affairs schools are planning to return to their home countries, rather than stay in the US or venture to a third country.

NASPAA Executive Director Laurel McFarland, who also co-authored the report with Carmen Apaza, said, "This report shows that American graduate schools of public affairs are continuing to appeal to international students. These students bring invaluable perspective to our classrooms, and our schools are committed to ensuring our curriculum remains relevant to their interests and career goals." The full text of the report can be found here.