Program Overview

Public Administration Master's Program

The Master's in Public Administration at the University of Twente is designed for individuals who want to understand the role of governments in addressing key challenges such as climate change, healthcare, security, and sustainability. This program teaches students how to address political-administrative, societal, and technological challenges within the public sector.

Program Details

• Language: English-taught
• Duration: 1 year
• Start: 1 February 2026, 1 September 2026
• Location: Enschede
• Type of degree: Master of Science
• Number of specialisations: None
• Croho code: 60020
• Accreditations: NVAO, EAPAA

Program Description

This Master's program provides an in-depth understanding of political-administrative decision-making processes in today's technologically transforming world. It helps students understand the complex playing field of public and private organisations with different interests. Students will become skilled in analysing, developing, and implementing public policies and learn how to resolve multiple and often highly conflicting stakeholder interests.

Create Your Own Unique Profile

The Master's in Public Administration at the University of Twente is unique because it allows students to develop their personal profile within a domain of their choice. Students can focus on areas such as public safety, sustainability, healthcare, or the Dutch government, among others. Building expertise within a specific domain enables students to pursue their own interests and gives them an excellent starting position on the job market.

Career Perspectives

With a Master's degree in Public Administration, students can look forward to excellent career prospects. The demand for academically skilled professionals within the public domain will continue to grow due to an ageing workforce and the rise of new digital challenges. Graduates find interesting, challenging, and well-paid jobs soon after graduation as policymakers, policy advisers, and lobbyists, or researchers. They will be well-prepared for a career in the public sector, private sector, or non-profit sector.

Related Programs

Related educational programs include:

• Business Studies and Public Policy
• Business Administration
• Civil Engineering & Management
• Communication Science
• Construction Management & Engineering
• Environmental & Energy Management
• European Studies
• Health Sciences
• Industrial Engineering & Management
• Social Sciences

Faculty

The program is part of the Faculty Behavioural, Management & Social Sciences.

Scholarships

There are scholarships available for this program. Students can use the Scholarship Finder tool to check if a scholarship is accessible for them.