Public Administration and Organisational Science (Research)
Radboud UniversityProgram Overview
The Public Administration and Organisational Science (Research) at Radboud University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 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 humanities. 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 and Organisational Science (Research) 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 15,167 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Nijmegen, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Administration and Organisational Science (Research) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Individual and small group assignments and presentations
- On-site visits with leading researchers and knowledge institutes
- Research thesis traject with seminars, group work (including peer feedback), virtual discussion boards, and individual supervision
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
1. An appropriate Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree
Candidates for the Research Masters program should hold either:
- A Bachelors Degree in Public Administration from a Dutch university
- A national or University College Utrecht Bachelors Degree in one of the related disciplines (General Social Sciences, Business Administration, Policy Studies, Communication, Cultural Anthropology, Organisation Science, Human Resource Management, Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Science)
- An international Bachelors Degree in one of the above mentioned disciplines
- A one-year (inter)national Masters Degree in one of the above mentioned disciplines.
In order to successfully participate in this programme, you must be proficient in English. The following requirements apply*/**:
- IELTS, Academic Module. Minimum score: 7.0 overall band, at least 6.5 for writing.
- TOEFL, iBT. Minimum score: 100, institutional scores are not accepted (the TOEFL institution code for Utrecht University is 9062).
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English, at least a B grade.
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English, at least a C grade.
*Exceptions: You do not have to submit proof of proficiency if you obtained your secondary school diploma and/or Bachelor\'s degree in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, USA or South Africa, or you obtained an IB Diploma or EB Diploma (taught in English).
**Chinese students have to take the IELTS or TOEFL test.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 15,167 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 15,167 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Radboud 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 Radboud University
Radboud University
Nijmegen, Netherlands
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University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
