Overview

The European Governance programme at Utrecht University explores pressing concerns facing Europe today:

• How do we handle the Covid-19 crisis collectively?

• How do we manage flows of refugees into Europe?

• How can we regulate financial markets?

• How can Europe make the transition to a green economy and sustainable forms of energy?

• Will reforms to welfare states foster economic growth, and if so, how do we approach these reforms?

• How do we make the EU more legitimate and responsive to the needs of its citizens?

Career Prospects

The unique combination of expertise within the participating universities’ faculties offers an exciting opportunity in this challenging international Master’s programme. It provides you with sound academic training that will prepare you for professional positions in a range of organisations:

• Local, regional and national governments, which are increasingly working in a European context.

• EU institutions, such as the European Commission and EU agencies.

• Other international organisations working in Europe.

• Non-profit organisations that are confronted with issues of European governance.

• Businesses whose regulatory environment is largely shaped by processes of European governance.

• Consultancy firms.

Accreditation

Accredited by the NVAO - Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.