Overview

The new Master in Governance at Pompeu Fabra University builds on the legacy of three distinguished programs —Political Research, Current Democracies, and Migration— retaining their core strengths while introducing a more integrated, interdisciplinary curriculum.

Key Facts

This unified program provides a cohesive framework that enhances our focus on governance from a cross-disciplinary perspective, preparing students to address the complexities of today’s political, policy, and social challenges.
Advance Your Career: This program provides a pathway to excel in academic and professional fields such as public policy, democracy, diversity, and migration studies.
Expand Your Expertise: Gain in-depth knowledge across a range of social and political science topics, including public policy, democracy, diversity, and migration.
Enhance Your Analytical Skills: Develop advanced analytical methods to tackle complex social and political realities with precision and insight.
Prepare You for a PhD: Acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to transition into a PhD program within just one academic year.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced statistical analysis techniques
Advanced qualitative research methodologies
Master's Thesis Seminar
Languages of analysis in Political Science
The Consequences of European Integration on Citizens of the European Union
First quarter
Different Periods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-27 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

111

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Political Science View 6 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in Spain

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

111

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Mandatory documents:

An official university degree certificate (bachelor's or master's) from the European Higher Education Area (EEES) or an equivalent foreign degree that grants access to postgraduate studies in the country where the degree was awarded.
Official academic transcript with the average grade from the home university.
Curriculum vitae written in English.
Languages: Accreditation of a B2 level of English.
If you are unable to provide proof of your language level with an official certificate, you can take the non-accreditative level test offered by Idiomes UPF. UPF will receive the result directly.
Motivation letter in English, explaining your interest in pursuing the master's degree, with a maximum length of 2 pages.
Form master's degree itinerary selection.

Two letters of recommendation (free format and on the original letterhead of the issuing institution).

National identity document or passport: photocopy.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

5749 EUR / year

≈ 5749 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1302 EUR / year

≈ 1302 EUR / year

Living costs

Barcelona

Spain

770 - 1360 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Barcelona

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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