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Academic learning grounded in the real decisions of leadership and public policy.
Study leadership. Shape public policy.
Postgraduate, diploma, and certificate learning for people ready to work with the complex realities of governance and public policy.
Four routes into public policy.
Choose a field, then speak to admissions about programme details, eligibility, and the next available intake.
Learning systems
Education Policy & AnalysisUnderstand policy choices shaping learning and education systems.
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Digital governance
Cybersecurity PolicyExamine policy, governance, and decision-making in digital security.
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Public economies
Economic PolicyStudy economic questions through a public-policy lens.
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Decision practice
Strategic LeadershipDevelop leadership perspectives for complex public decisions.
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Learning systems
Education Policy & Analysis
Understand policy choices shaping learning and education systems.
Talk to admissions about this routeA school for public life, not a generic lecture hall.
The Bandaranaike Academy for Leadership and Public Policy brings academic learning, research, and outreach into one institution. Its programmes are designed for Sri Lankan and international students who want to engage seriously with policy and leadership.
See how BALPP worksLearning moves outward.
BALPP connects academic study with inquiry and public discussion—three parts of the same civic practice.
Research
Inquiry into education, governance, economics, politics, and cybersecurity.
Engage
A place for discussion, outreach, and action on issues shaping society.
Students carry the work beyond the classroom.
A small selection of student accounts from BALPP’s public homepage.
The Education Policy Analysis course is unlike any other post-graduate diploma programme. It is a unique blend of theory, practice, hands-on research, and direct engagement with stakeholders.
The Cybersecurity Policy course at BALPP is one of the most unique courses I have been part of. I have already started applying the learnings in my work.
I’ve enjoyed the discussions in class, and the chance to look at education policy changes happening in real time with people from different backgrounds.
Research, outreach, and advocacy for the nation’s and region’s needs.
Ask about BALPP researchThe next conversation starts with a person.
Contact the BALPP team about programmes, admissions, research, and upcoming learning opportunities.
Contact BALPPChoose your direct route.
Admissions questions, research enquiries, and general conversations all reach the BALPP team directly.
Message admissionsWhatsApp +94 71 231 0648Call the academy+94 11 266 2089Write to BALPPadmin@balpp.comNo. 352, BMICH, Block 04, Room #4-203, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka.