Welcome to the RAND School of Public Policy
Shape a better tomorrow
The RAND School of Public Policy provides the next generation of policy leaders and strategists with an unparalleled education in policy analysis. Our unique advantage lies in being the only graduate school integrated within a renowned independent policy research organization, with campuses in Santa Monica, CA, and the Washington, D.C. area.
From day one, you'll be immersed in real-world policy research, gaining the skills and knowledge needed to drive meaningful change and shape a better tomorrow.
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Our students share two attributes: a desire to tackle the worldʼs most pressing challenges, and the discipline to master intellectual tools that will help them do so.
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