Overview

At the International and European Governance MSc programme at Leiden University you learn to formulate governance solutions to address cross-border societal challenges. You will do this by applying state-of-the-art scientific knowledge of EU and International institutions and decision-making processes.

It provides you a deep understanding of the complex, multi- layered nature of contemporary public governance and cross-border societal issues. You will gain state-of-the-art insights in how governments and stakeholders from the public and private sector can work together in complex multi-level governance systems.

The master degree in Public Administration: International and European Governance offered by Leiden University prepares you for positions in international organisations as well as national public and private sector organisations that need to cope with the implications of an increasing global policy-making environment.

Is International and European Governance the right programme for you?

Are you interested in the dilemmas and challenges of governments and societies worldwide?

Do you want to address these issues from a multi-level, multi-stakeholder governance perspective?

Are you interested in the ways that international organisations and nation-states might work together to solve globalised problems in an effective and legitimate manner?

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Architectures of International and European governance
Global challenges and public policies
Public Institutions
Research Design
Public Policy and Values (IEG)
Elective (see below)
Management in International Administrations
Decision-Making in Multi-level Governance Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2026-02-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Relations Public Administration View 11 other Masters in Public Administration in Netherlands

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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

IELTS

7

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100

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

You are eligible for direct enrolment in the Master Public Administration if you have obtained:

Bachelor’s diploma of a recognized Public Administration program from a research university (WO), or
Bachelor’s diploma from a research university (WO) provided that the person has earned at least 50 EC for components related to the field of Public Administration and can demonstrate competence in the methodology of social science research as evidenced by prior course work, or
Bachelor’s diploma from a research university (WO) provided that the person has completed the minor Public Administration : Multi-Level Governance or the minor Bestuurskunde: Openbaar Bestuur, Beleid en Management at Leiden University and can demonstrate competence in the methodology of social science research as evidenced by prior course work.

Tuition Fee

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International

20900 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20900 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

2530 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2530 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Den Haag

780 - 1170 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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