I was amazed at the diversity of the students, both in terms of nationality and academic or industry backgrounds, It is quite extensive, but I think the faculty at KDI is well-experienced in managing such diversity.

Kuye Gbadebo Adeniyi

2025 MDP

I have always approached my studies with curiosity and discipline, ensuring that I fully engage with the material and seek deeper understanding beyond what is required.

Sofía Narváez

2024 MDP

The courses I took at KDIS are highly relevant to the work I’m doing now at the WTO. The academic foundation I received has been invaluable in applying the concepts I learned to real-world trade issues.

Kutubo Jarju

2022 MPP

KDIS was awesome. It’s a fertile ground that allows you to germinate whatever seed you put in. The diversity alone felt like a mini-UN.

Ayantola Alayande

2019 MPP

Studying at KDI School was a transformative experience that provided me with not only theoretical knowledge but also practical tools to navigate the complexities of diplomacy and policy formulation.

VILLAR NIETO, Mayra Alejandra

2024 MDP

The MIPD program was a truly empowering and transformative experience—combining world-class education, in-person training, and an internship at WIPO to prepare me for a global career in intellectual property.

Ma Jessica Taiza PAGAL

2024 MIPD

The combination of rigorous coursework, supportive peers, and practical experiences has been instrumental in shaping my career aspirations.

Flores Quiroz, Janeth

2023 MPM

My time at KDIS was transformative. It inspired my vision for a digital financial platform in Laos, and I later presented this idea at a UN ESCAP workshop—proof of how applicable KDIS knowledge is at both national and international levels.

SIMMALAVONG, Alouna

2018 MPM

This program offered the exact kind of combination I wanted between computers and policy. I did not want to pursue a generic data science program.

Tariq, Muzammil

2024 MDS, Pakistan

KDI스쿨의 MPPM과정은 가치와 사회 공공의 이익을 어떻게 실현할 수 있을지를 구체적이고 실증적으로 접근하고 있어, 정말 만족스러운 선택이었습니다.

정지광

2021 MPPM