Overview

The overall objective of the Mundus Master in Public Policy programme from Erasmus University Rotterdam is to provide scholarly education and practical training for future academic and policy leaders in the public, private and non-profit sectors.

Key Features

It aims to provide a detailed and systematic understanding of how political institutions, processes and public policies operate and interact from the global political economy through to national and local levels with a direct focus on European engagements at these levels of governance.

The design of the programme is based on the belief that future leaders need training in problem situating and problem solving approaches, and in order to situate and understand policy problems, experiences with concrete policy interventions.

Programme Structure

The first year is spent either at ISS or at the Central European University Opens externalin Budapest and the second year either at the University of YorkOpens external or the Institute on International Relations in Barcelona (IBEI)Opens external.

For the curriculum of the different mobility tracks, please take a look at the list of courses.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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92

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6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

For all tracks of the program, candidates need to have a Bachelors degree comprising at least three years of studies at a recognized university or institute of higher education. Applicants must have obtained at least class 2.2 (Lower Second), B or equivalent but preferably class 2.1 (Upper Second), B+ or equivalent.

Normally applicants with a degree in any of the social sciences or equivalent are given preference. Candidates with a Bachelors degree in Natural Sciences or Engineering are not eligible to apply.

Tuition Fees

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26000 EUR / year

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EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

26000 EUR / year

≈ 26000 EUR / year

Living costs

Rotterdam

Netherlands

760 - 1265 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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