Quick facts

• The Blavatnik School is the first major school of government in Europe
• The school was launched on 20 September 2010 thanks to a gift of £75 million from American philanthropist Leonard Blavatnik
• The first cohort was admitted in September 2012
• In 2013-14, 60 places will be available.  In later years the number of students per year will rise to 120
• The school offers a one-year Master of Public Policy
• The course will be taught by leading Oxford scholars as well as distinguished practitioners from across the world
   

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