Overview

Become part of a small-scale, closely connected and multidisciplinary community of talented students, outstanding scholars, and alumni from all over the world. 

• Specialize in one of four tracks and become an expert in your area of governance:- Governance of Justice, Security and Risk- Governance of Social and Environmental Transitions - Governance and Politics of Democratic Innovation- Governance of Digital Transformation
• Cross boundaries. Adopt a comparative, transnational perspective on public governance, to learn from other cities, regions and countries, or global and European institutions - what works, and why?
• Put theory into practice. Gain essential experience with tackling complex societal problems by working with 'real life' clients in the Governance Clinic. Obtain expert knowledge and academic skills, but also train (soft) skills like creative thinking, communicating and collaborating, as well as being adaptive and exercising leadership.
• Team up. Learn to co-create innovative governance solutions with fellow students, leading experts in the field, and key stakeholders, such as citizens, non-state actors, businesses and governments.

Career prospects

As a Master of Science in Public Governance & Strategy , you are well equipped to analyze complex societal problems from a combined political,  socio-economic, and legal perspective, using both quantitative and qualitative methods. You have learned to devise creative and innovative governance solutions to complex societal problems, in cross-boundary teams and together with key stakeholders. These skills make you eligible for a broad range of professions in the public, private and non-profit sector, such as policy analyst at an international organization such as the OECD, policy advisor at a national ministry, regional authority or city government, strategic consultant at a consultancy firm, or a public affairs manager in a large company. Be the leader of tomorrow and become an active player in shaping the worlds’ future.

Accreditation

#35 worldwide in Law (Times Higher Education Ranking, 2026)