The Master of Public Administration program at Tsinghua University has received official certification from the US-based leading body responsible for assessing MPA programs worldwide. The university's program was certified by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration, making it the first non-US MPA program to meet the body's globally-recognized standards. The NASPAA was founded in the US in 1970, and is the most authoritative organization for the certification of MPA programs around the world. Reports Chinanews.com