SPIA students: Kristy Gonzalez, Austen Boroff, Joshua Peters, Caroline Miller

Active Military Students Bring On-the-Ground Perspective to Princeton SPIA Classrooms

The students at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs bring a range of experiences to the classroom, perhaps none more so than the active military students who attend the School.

Upcoming Spring Events

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Dean's Leadership Series

At Princeton SPIA, our students regularly engage with high-level policy leaders and practitioners. See who's visiting for Spring '25!

Why Princeton SPIA?

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100%

Of tuition and required fees which includes health insurance for all students

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160+

Expert faculty and policy practitioners across disciplines

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4,200+

Global network of alumni

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Over 40%

U.S. students of color

At Princeton SPIA, We Care

Our Community

We are committed to ensuring that all members of our diverse community feel respected, supported, and valued both inside and outside the classroom. We seek to strengthen the capacity of our students to promote equity and foster inclusion while here and in the broader world.

At Princeton SPIA, We Lead

We are tackling today's most-pressing challenges — at home and abroad. Below are some current initiatives and focus areas.
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Elections

Our experts address issues related to populism, democratic backsliding, and polarization.

Afghanistan Policy Lab
Afghanistan Policy Lab

We created the Afghanistan Policy Lab at SPIA to address the impact of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and help contribute to its rebuilding.

Environment, Energy
Climate Change

Today’s environmental challenges require global policies that adapt to uncertain conditions — and our experts are pioneers in the field.

At Princeton SPIA, We Learn

At Princeton SPIA, We Serve

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In Service to the Nation and Humanity

Our unofficial motto captures the essence of the School and is embodied not only in our curriculum — designed to prepare students to pursue careers in public service — but also in the activities our students pursue outside of the classroom.
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75 Years of Serving the Nation and Humanity

Princeton SPIA’s MPA program begins diamond anniversary celebration. Over the next two years, we will incorporate the celebration of this milestone anniversary into existing School events and will share remembrances from alumni, faculty, graduate students and staff.