University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy

The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy is a graduate school of the University of Chicago dedicated to rigorous, data-driven training in public policy, economics, and related social sciences. Located in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood, Harris emphasizes analytical methods, empirical research, and evidence-based decision-making for careers in government, nonprofits, international organizations, and the private sector. Harris offers master’s and doctoral programs, including degrees such as the Master of Public Policy (MPP), Master of Science in Computational Analysis and Public Policy, and PhD pathways, along with dual-degree and certificate options. Students and faculty work across policy domains including education, health, energy and environment, urban policy, and international development, often in close collaboration with other University of Chicago divisions and research centers. The school is housed primarily in the Keller Center on the University of Chicago campus and benefits from the university’s research infrastructure, libraries, and urban setting. As part of a major private research university, Harris combines quantitative rigor with applied policy engagement in a global city.