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Harris students are aware that complex social challenges require solutions informed by rigorous analysis and enlightened debate. They come with the ambition to make a difference, and they graduate with a set of skills that enable them to become effective policy leaders. Harris students are great company, too, bringing new ways of thinking and a broad range of experiences.
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Whether it's a master's degree, joint degree, or a doctoral program, you've found the path and degree that best fits your needs.
We're here from day one to help you design your path and acquire the knowledge you need to succeed, whether your major was English or econ, whether you worked at a food bank or the World Bank.
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At the Harris School of Public Policy, we teach you how to turn your passion for doing good into proven social impact. Here you will develop the skills you need to ask the hard questions, follow the evidence to the answers, and lead the change you'd like to see.
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As a student at Harris Public Policy, you can gain access to all the campus resources the University of Chicago has to offer.
Graduate Council is great resource for funding to help support you while presenting your research or planning an event. They also offer engaging social opportunities throughout the year from Pub Socials to the Gargoyle Gala.
Need help finding an apartment, getting roommates, or buying and selling furniture? Utilize the UChicago Marketplace, a self-service online listing specifically for the University of Chicago community.
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Harris alumni are working around the world as economists, analysts, CEOs, and diplomats. From rural villages to nations' capitals, they are taking on complex issues and making a difference.
Whatever the policy area you're interested in, the Harris School of Public Policy offers a full scope of career development resources to help you refine your professional skills, search for career opportunities, and connect with employers.
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Our new, state-of-the-art facility wekcines the next generation of fearless thinkers who believe in the power of evidence-based research to transform our world.
An emphasis on light-filled, open spaces that visually connect inside activity to the outside world mirrors Harris' culture of confident leadership, intellectual curiosity, and global engagement.
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