Overview

The Public Policy course from IE New York College equips students with the tools and mindset to navigate complex challenges—from digital disruption to climate transition and institutional reform. The program is ideal for purpose-driven individuals aiming to work across sectors in roles that require both critical thinking and actionable solutions.

Developed and delivered by IE University’s School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs (SPEGA)—a member of NASPAA, APSIA, ECPR, and CIVICA—the Master in Public Policy connects you to a global network of public and private partners, with capstone opportunities, real-world simulations, and mentoring from senior policy practitioners.

Students can tailor their journey through one of three specializations:

Environment, Energy & Sustainability; Digital Transformation; and European Union Affairs—all addressing today’s most urgent policy frontiers.

If you're ready to lead with purpose and shape the future of public policy through evidence, innovation, and action, this program is built for you.

Career opportunities:

The Master’s in Public Policy (MPP) builds analytical, leadership, and practical skills to address real-world policy challenges across sectors. Through applied projects with partners such as the UN, PwC, and Google, students explore pathways in policy analysis, public affairs, research, and consulting.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Politics and Ethics
Public Governance and the Policy Cycle: Principles, Practices and Innovations
Microeconomics for Decision-making
Multi-Party Negotiation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling admission basis
For international students, we highly recommend submitting the application a few months before the beginning of the program.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

130

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madrid, Spain

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

Duolingo English Test

130

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor degree from an accredited university*
Official university transcripts (certified translation into English or Spanish)
1 page CV/Resume. See the example here.
Personal statement
Contact information of two relevant academic or professional references.
English language certificate – we accept the TOEFL (minimum score of 100 but 105 recommended), the IELTS (minimum score of 7 but 7.5 recommended), Duolingo English Test (minimum score 130) or a Cambridge Advanced level. A certificate is not required if you are a native speaker, you completed an undergraduate degree in English, you have worked and lived for more than two years in an English speaking country, or if you have extensive professional experience in English. Nevertheless, should the Admissions Committee find it necessary, they may request one of the certificates mentioned above** .
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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

38500 EUR / year

≈ 38500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

38500 EUR / year

≈ 38500 EUR / year

Living costs

Madrid

Spain

745 - 1260 EUR / month

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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