Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs

What Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs does

Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs is a graduate and undergraduate academic school within Yale University, elevated from the former Jackson Institute for Global Affairs and formally dedicated on October 15, 2022. The school offers a portfolio of degree programs including a B.A. in Global Affairs, a five-year B.A.-B.S./M.P.P. combined degree, a two-year Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) with full tuition funding for all incoming students, a Master of Advanced Study (M.A.S.) in Global Affairs, joint degrees with Yale Law and Yale SOM, and certificate programs in Human Rights and Global Health Studies. It also operates several named fellowship programs — notably the Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program (16 global leaders annually), the Brady-Johnson Program in Grand Strategy, the Kerry Initiative, and the Emerging Climate Leaders and Peace Fellowships.

The school's research footprint is organized through a dense cluster of centers and initiatives, including the Blue Center for Global Strategic Assessment (partnered with the Munich Security Conference), the Schmidt Program on AI, Emerging Technologies, and National Power, the Leitner Program on Effective Democratic Governance, the Peacebuilding Initiative, the Johnson Center for the Study of American Diplomacy (hosting former CIA Director David Petraeus as a Kissinger Senior Fellow), the Deitz Family Initiative on Environment and Global Affairs, the Ong Initiative on Global Economic Prosperity, and the Social Innovation Initiative. Faculty combine academic scholars with senior practitioners such as former UK MP Rory Stewart.

Revenue mechanics rely on a mix of tuition and fees (with the M.P.P. tuition fully subsidized), research grants and sponsored programs, and philanthropic donations funding named initiatives. Student and fellow cohorts span 96 countries, with the Class of 2026 alone representing 16 countries, 18 languages, and 14 veterans. The school reports 100% post-graduation employment or further study for 2023 MPP alumni within six months, anchored by placement into government agencies, international organizations, NGOs, think tanks, and academia. The school does not disclose standalone financials as a unit of Yale University, a private nonprofit institution.

Name

Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs

Legal name

Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs

Website

https://jackson.yale.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs is a graduate and undergraduate school within Yale University offering degree programs, fellowships, and research centers in global affairs, public policy, diplomacy, and international security, serving students and mid-career professionals worldwide.

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Higher Education — Graduate and Undergraduate Global Affairs

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Services (8741)

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International & Global Research Universities (Multi-Campus/International Footprint) (EDAHABAI)

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International Business & Global Management Schools (EDAHAHAJ), Study Abroad Program Management & Administration (for Institutions) (EDAIAAAJ)

Keywords

• Global affairs education
• Public policy degrees
• International relations programs
• Policy research centers
• Executive leadership fellowships

Headquarters

HQ city

New Haven

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from student tuition for various degree programs including B.A., B.A.-B.S./M.P.P., M.P.P., M.A.S., and joint degrees. The school provides full tuition funding for all incoming MPP students.
2. Research Grants and Sponsored Programs: Funding from government agencies, foundations, and organizations for faculty research initiatives across various centers and programs.
3. Donations and Endowments: Philanthropic contributions from alumni, foundations, and supporters including named initiatives such as the Deitz Family Initiative, Brady-Johnson Program in Grand Strategy, Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program, and others.

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Core offering

The Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs offers undergraduate, graduate, and combined degree programs in global affairs and public policy, including the B.A. in Global Affairs, the Master of Public Policy (M.P.P., fully tuition-funded), the Master of Advanced Study (M.A.S.), and joint degrees with other Yale professional schools. It operates a portfolio of fellowship programs for mid-career global leaders (World Fellows, Climate Fellows, Peace Fellows) and research centers and initiatives spanning AI and emerging technologies, democratic governance, diplomacy, peacebuilding, environment, and grand strategy.

Product overview

Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs is an academic institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and research initiatives in global affairs and public policy. The school provides undergraduate (B.A. in Global Affairs), graduate (M.P.P., M.A.S.), and combined degree programs, alongside specialized certificates in Human Rights and Global Health Studies. The institution operates numerous research centers including the Schmidt Program on AI and Emerging Technologies, the Blue Center for Global Strategic Assessment, the International Leadership Center, and the Peacebuilding Initiative. The flagship World Fellows Program brings global leaders to campus, while the Grand Strategy Program offers intensive seminars combining academic study with practitioner engagement. Together, these offerings form an integrated approach to education and research in international affairs, policy analysis, and global leadership development.

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Brands

• Brady-Johnson Program in Grand Strategy: A year-long academic seminar program for juniors, masters, and doctoral students focusing on grand strategy and international affairs.
• Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program
• The Blue Center for Global Strategic Assessment
• Schmidt Program on Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, and National Power
• Global Health Studies Program
• Leitner Program on Effective Democratic Governance
• Peacebuilding Initiative
• Johnson Center for the Study of American Diplomacy
• Social Innovation Initiative
• Deitz Family Initiative on Environment and Global Affairs
• International Leadership Center
• Ong Initiative for the Study of Global Economic Prosperity

Products and services

• B.A. in Global Affairs Undergraduate degree program providing foundational education in global affairs, international relations, and policy analysis for Yale undergraduate students.
• B.A.-B.S./M.P.P. Five-Year Combined Program Combined undergraduate-graduate degree program that allows select Yale students to earn both a bachelor's degree and a Master of Public Policy in five years.
• Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) Two-year graduate professional degree program preparing students for careers in public policy and global affairs; full tuition funding is provided for all incoming MPP students.
• Master of Advanced Study (M.A.S.) in Global Affairs Graduate degree program focused on advanced study of global affairs and international policy for students seeking deeper specialization in the field.
• Joint Degree Programs Combined degree programs allowing students to pair the M.P.P. with other Yale professional degrees such as Law or Business, producing graduates with cross-disciplinary expertise.
• Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program Four-month residential fellowship program bringing 16 global leaders annually to Yale for mentorship, dialogue, and professional development, fully funded through the Maurice R. Greenberg endowment.
• Brady-Johnson Program in Grand Strategy Year-long academic seminar program for juniors, masters, and doctoral students combining seminar instruction, summer research funding, and practitioner engagement in diplomacy, politics, and foreign policy.
• Global Health Studies Program Multidisciplinary academic program providing rigorous training in interdisciplinary global health methods and practice for select Yale undergraduates.
• Human Rights Certificate Certificate program providing focused study in human rights policy and advocacy for Yale students seeking specialization in human rights.
• Schmidt Program on Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, and National Power Research, fellowship, and student program focused on studying AI, emerging technologies, and their implications for national power and international security.
• Blue Center for Global Strategic Assessment Research and teaching center dedicated to strategic assessment and analysis of global security issues, in partnership with the Munich Security Conference.
• International Leadership Center Center focused on international leadership education, peacebuilding, and climate leadership, housing the Peace Fellowship and Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship programs.
• Johnson Center for the Study of American Diplomacy Research center examining the study of American diplomacy through fellowships, visiting scholars, annual conferences, and dedicated research, honoring Henry Kissinger's legacy.
• Leitner Program on Effective Democratic Governance Center focused on strengthening democratic governance through research, education, and dialogue on institutional effectiveness.
• Peacebuilding Initiative Center advancing knowledge and practice of peacebuilding and conflict transformation through research and program activity.
• Deitz Family Initiative on Environment and Global Affairs Initiative examining the intersection of environmental policy and global affairs, focused on climate change and environmental policy research.
• Ong Initiative for the Study of Global Economic Prosperity Research initiative focused on understanding the drivers of global economic prosperity and international development.
• Social Innovation Initiative Initiative supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in the social sector and global affairs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of 2023 MPP alumni were employed or pursuing additional study within 6 months of graduation
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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Munich Security ConferencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership between Jackson School and the Munich Security Conference. The Blue Center for Global Strategic Assessment convenes leaders at the Munich Security Conference to address grey-zone challenges.
• Tsinghua University Schwarzman CollegeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJackson students selected as Schwarzman Scholars pursue fully funded, one-year master's degrees at Tsinghua University studying global leadership, geopolitics, and international affairs. Selected from more than 5,800 applicants worldwide.
• Kerry InitiativeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNamed program supported by former Secretary of State John Kerry, offering Kerry Fellows program, climate conferences, and public policy deliberative programming.
• International Leadership CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJackson-affiliated center focused on international leadership, peacebuilding, and climate leadership through programs including Peace Fellowship and Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship.
• Johnson Center for the Study of American DiplomacycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJackson-affiliated center honoring Henry Kissinger's legacy through fellowships, visiting scholars, annual conferences, and research on American diplomacy.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Oxford Blavatnik School of Government: Oxford's graduate school of public policy offering MPP and doctoral programs. A global peer with strong practitioner focus and a rapidly expanding brand, competing with Jackson for elite international policy talent and senior practitioner appointments.
• University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy: A leading graduate public policy school offering MPP and MA programs with a strong analytical and economics orientation. Competes with Jackson on the policy graduate education market, particularly for analytically inclined applicants.
• Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS): Johns Hopkins' graduate school focused on international relations, economics, and policy with campuses in Washington DC, Bologna, and Nanjing. Directly competes with Jackson for international affairs and policy graduate students.
• Princeton School of Public and International Affairs: Princeton's public policy school offering MPA and PhD programs with a strong international affairs focus. Competes with Jackson for policy-focused graduate applicants and is similarly embedded in an elite Ivy League research university.
• Harvard Kennedy School: Harvard's graduate school of public policy and international affairs. The most direct and best-resourced peer, offering MPP, MPA, and MC/MPA programs with strong practitioner faculty and a global alumni network — directly competes with Jackson for top applicants and faculty.
• Tufts Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy: The oldest exclusively graduate school of international affairs in the U.S. Offers MALD and MA programs with strong diplomatic and policy placement — a closely comparable career-oriented, practitioner-anchored peer.
• LSE School of Public Policy: The London School of Economics' graduate public policy school offering MPP and dual degrees. A leading international peer located in a major global policy hub, competing for internationally mobile applicants and World Fellows caliber individuals.
• Columbia School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA): Columbia's professional school offering MIA and MPA programs with deep ties to New York's policy and international finance ecosystem. Closely comparable to Jackson's MPP and global affairs degrees.
• Georgetown School of Foreign Service: Georgetown's flagship graduate school focused on international affairs and foreign service. Competes directly with Jackson for students pursuing careers in diplomacy, foreign policy, and international organizations.

Broad incumbents

• Stanford Freeman Spogli Institute / Ford Dorsey Program: Stanford's hub for international and policy research. While not a standalone degree-granting school, it houses international policy programs and competes with Jackson for policy talent and donor funding within elite private research universities.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

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Key highlights6 records

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