A prestigious institution with a strong tradition of public service, Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) shares ADEPT’s commitment to attracting and training future changemakers who drive impact in their communities. Princeton SPIA also has a long-standing commitment to removing financial barriers to its programs, with all admitted graduate students—MPA, MPP, and PhD—receiving full funding for the duration of their program. No additional essay or separate application is required to receive the funding, which includes tuition, fees, and a generous living stipend. 

Princeton SPIA graduate programs hence hold particular promise for DEDP learners from nontraditional or disadvantaged backgrounds, or from universities that may be less familiar to Princeton SPIA’s admissions committees. The university joined ADEPT as a founding member in 2025, and beginning with the fall 2025 application cycle, will consider the DEDP MicroMasters credential in the admissions process for its Master in Public Affairs and Master in Public Policy programs. While the credential is not required for admission, applicants who include it will have it recognized by the admissions committee as strong preparation for advanced quantitative study.

For admitted students, the DEDP MicroMasters coursework in economics, data analysis, and policy design provides a solid foundation for Princeton SPIA’s rigorous curriculum. While Princeton does not award credit for coursework at other institutions, advanced training—such as that offered through the DEDP MicroMasters program—may allow students to test into higher-level courses. This flexibility enables students to focus on electives and tailor their experience, while still fulfilling Princeton SPIA’s degree credit requirements.

The Paris School of Economics (PSE) is a leading academic institution in Europe, developing research and training in economics with a commitment to academic excellence and contributing to public understanding of economic issues. As the host of several research labs, including J-PAL Europe, PSE contributes to promoting evidence-informed policymaking which is at the core of ADEPT’s vision.

Within the ADEPT network, PSE acts as a “Pipeline University,” taking the Data, Economics, and Design of Policy (DEDP) MicroMasters credential into account in the admissions process for its Master’s in Public Policy and Development (PPD). The PPD program is a highly selective research-oriented program designed to prepare students for PhD studies. It features low tuition fees and offers scholarships, particularly for students from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Students from the DEDP program worldwide who are interested in pursuing a master’s degree at PSE may leverage their MicroMasters coursework: while not a requirement for admission to the PPD program, the admissions committee will consider DEDP coursework (both individual course certificates as well as the full credential, earned by completing three core courses and two electives) when submitted, recognizing the strong foundation the DEDP coursework provides in economics, data analysis, and policy design.

This partnership offers a powerful academic and professional signal for DEDP learners aiming to pursue  graduate study at PSE, while also enriching PSE’s student community with diverse, globally trained candidates.