
Overview
Become part of a small-scale and interdisciplinary community of outstanding scholars, students and alumni from all over the world with this Public Governance & Strategy program at Tilburg University 's Public Governance and Strategy .
Specialize in one of four tracks to become an expert in your field: Governance of Justice, Security and Risk, Social and Environmental Transition, Governance and Politics of Democratic Innovation and Governance of Digitalization
Cross boundaries and adopt a comparative, transnational perspective on public governance to learn from other cities, regions and countries, as well as global and European institutions to find out what works - and what doesn't.
Put theory into practice and gain essential experience tackling complex societal problems by working with real life clients in the Governance Clinic. You will get expert knowledge and academic skills as well as soft skills such as creative thinking, communicating and collaborating.
Team up and co-create innovative governance solutions with fellow students, leading experts in the field and key stakeholders such as citizens, non-state actors, business and government.
- Get personal guidance and help from lecturers as well as tips and tricks from fellow students by use of the buddy-system.
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
Top 40 in Public Administration worldwide (Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, 2023)
Top 50 worldwide in Law and Business & Economics (Times Higher Education Ranking, 2024)
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Good Governance
- Governance Clinic
- Public Entrepreneurship and Strategy
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Public Law Master of Laws (LLM) Public Policy View 36 other Masters in Public Policy in NetherlandsExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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General requirements
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16500 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16500 EUR per year during 12 months. -
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2530 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2530 EUR per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Tilburg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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