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Research in Public Administration and Organisational Science

Utrecht University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition EUR 15,167 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Utrecht, Netherlands
Language English

Program Overview

The Research in Public Administration and Organisational Science at Utrecht 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 Research in Public Administration and Organisational Science 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: EUR 15,167 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Utrecht, Netherlands

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Research in Public Administration and Organisational Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. theory: 45%
  2. practice: 25%
  3. self study: 30%
  4. Studying abroad is optional.
  5. The percentage of foreign students: 0%
  6. The percentage of foreign teachers: 0%
  7. The percentage of students abroad: 0%
  8. The percentage of teachers abroad: 0%

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration from an International university (equivalent to a Dutch Bachelor Degree); or in one of the related disciplines (General Social Sciences, Business Administration, Policy Studies, Communication, Cultural Anthropology, Organization Science, Human Resource Management, Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Science)
  • Proof of your proficiency in English (CAE- Level B, CPC- Grade C).

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 Utrecht 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 Utrecht University

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Utrecht University

Utrecht, Netherlands

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months