Program Overview
The Public Administration at Erasmus University Rotterdam is a MSc programme in Humanities 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 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 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
- Tuition: EUR 14,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Prior education
Depending on the specialisation you wish to apply for, you are eligible for admission to the programme if you have obtained a relevant Bachelors or undergraduate degree from a research university in the following fields of studies:
Admission to all specializations: prior education in Public Administration/ Sociology/ Political Science/ a Bachelor\'s or undergraduate degree in other disciplines related to public administration and societal processes
Admission to Governance in Migration and Diversity: prior education in European Studies/ International Relations/Social Geography/Liberal Arts
Admission to Management of Governance Networks: prior education in Spatial Planning
Academic performance and background
For more information about academic performance and background please visit our website: www.eur.nl/english/master/programmes/public_administration/apply/Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 14,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 14,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Erasmus University Rotterdam 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 Erasmus University Rotterdam
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Rotterdam, Netherlands
public research university in the Netherlands
University Profile- Application Deadline May, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
