Public Administration - Economics and Governance
Leiden UniversityProgram Overview
The Public Administration - Economics and Governance at Leiden University is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Public Administration - Economics and Governance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 16,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leiden, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Administration - Economics and Governance programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Public Institutions
- Regulation and Governance
- Welfare State Economics
- Public Policy and Values
- Research Design
- An elective course:Politicians and Civil ServantsMarkets in the Welfare StateDemocratization in a Changing WorldFuture Proof Regulation
- Politicians and Civil Servants
- Markets in the Welfare State
- Democratization in a Changing World
- Future Proof Regulation
- Research Methods: Applied Empirical Economics
- Markets and Competition Policy
- Political Economy in an International Perspective
- Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In order to be considered for the Public Administration Masterâs programme, you should possess:
- a Bachelorâs degree in Public Administration or a Bachelorâs degree in a closely related discipline from a recognised university.
Related disciplines are considered to be Political Science, Public Management, Public Policy, Economics, Business Management, and Sociology. In exceptional cases, a bachelorâs degree in International Relations, International Studies, European Studies, or Organization Studies will be acceptable, provided that a substantial number of courses related to public administration are included in the bachelorâs programme.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 16,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 16,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Leiden University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Leiden University
Leiden University
Leiden, Netherlands
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University Profile- Application Deadline Oct, 2026
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
