Master of Advanced Studies in European Policies and Public Administration
KU Leuven
Key Information
Campus location
Leuven, Belgium
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 4,447 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* EEA / non-EEA: €7,518.60
Introduction
This program is a one-year Advanced Master's that builds on the international reputation of KU Leuven and develops a course that prepares students for careers in governments, international bodies, and research. With an explicit focus on European countries and the European Union and the comparative aspect of research, MEPP is a rigorous and valuable course for individuals interested in the EU and Europe.
The Master in European Politics and Policies (MEPP) offers both academic rigor and reputation with EU practitioner insight. It is a one-year program that empowers you to gain critical insight into today’s key issues in European public administration, public policy, and public management. The program is designed to provide students with rigorous research and analytical skills and prepares them for careers in governments, international bodies, and research, all around the world.
This program combines academic excellence in the comparative study of public sector structures, policy-making, and administration within Europe, with a concern for the practical challenges professionals in policy, administrative, and consultative functions face at the sub-state, state, and European levels.
Program strengths
- Interactive courses in small groups: Experience our excellent research-based education in a small and international student group, providing you with all the opportunities for a rich learning experience. A specific focus is placed on the use of case studies; the emphasis is placed on how problems can be solved. Moreover, each class involves a considerable amount of self-study and assignments that are meant to help you assimilate the information presented quickly and effectively. Added value is created by giving attention to the practical challenges of professionals in policy, administrative, and consultative functions
- An explicit European Policy and Public Administration program: A strong core of compulsory courses acquaints you with the comparative study of public policies, public administration, and public management in different member states and with the political dynamics of European integration itself. The rich variety of electives enables you to explore particular interests. You will gain the necessary research skills, culminating in a dissertation.
Ideal Students
Student Profile
To embark on the MEPP program, you should have a solid background in and knowledge of the institutional developments and political processes in your home country, as well as those at the international and/or European level. In addition, you should show a genuine interest in comparative analysis and the European integration process. We expect you to be open to diversity in the European context and to have excellent communication skills given group work and academic writing of publications and reports.
The program aims to develop students with the following profiles:
- As a comparativist, you have the cognitive capacities and analytical skills to make a comparative study of public sector structures, policy-making, and administration within Europe at the sub-state, state, and EU levels
- As a researcher, you can analyze problems, specific to the public sector, concerning its social and political context. Throughout the program, you acquire the necessary skills for PhD research in political science and public administration
- As a Political/Policy Analyst, you can independently analyze, evaluate, and formulate suggestions based on the results of scientific research and theoretical insight into policy problems and developments. You are trained as present-day or future practitioners in political, administrative, or consultative functions in the public sector in Europe.
Career Opportunities
This intensive, one-year program is the ideal preparation for a career in the field of European policy and public administration. Graduated students go on to pursue several interesting careers at all levels of government (federal, local, regional) and in European and international institutions or interest groups. Graduates also find careers in non-governmental organizations, pressure groups, and the private sector.
The MEPP program can also be considered as a preparation for PhD research in political science and public administration.
Admissions
Program delivery
The courses are fully taught in English.
Program Outcome
- Credits: 60 ECTS
- Degree Type: Advanced Master
- Specifications: Master of Science.
Program Tuition Fee
Why study at KU Leuven
What sets us apart as a university?
A highly-ranked university
KU Leuven is among the best 100 universities in the world according to both Times Higher Education World Rankings and QS World University Rankings. All of KU Leuven’s disciplines proudly belong to the top 100 of their field. Furthermore, KU Leuven was ranked by Reuters as the most innovative university in Europe in 2016.
Research-based education
Education at KU Leuven is research-based, which means students will learn from the same professors who are performing the ground-breaking research you read about in the press. New insights are instantly integrated into classes and students are encouraged to perform their research. In our FabLab, students can use several high-tech machines to create whatever they want – all free of charge.
Affordable tuition fees
Higher education is highly valued in Belgium and therefore subsidised by the government. This allows KU Leuven to keep tuition fees relatively low, which gives you a price/quality ratio very few top-100 universities can match. We take pride in keeping our programs as accessible as possible to allow the brightest students from around the globe to join our courses.
International student life with respect for diversity
According to Times Higher Education, KU Leuven is in the top 50 of most international universities worldwide with staff and students from over 150 different nationalities. For all our international students, the Pangaea student center is their home away from home. Our university also strives for diversity and inclusion and wants to work together on a pact for more respect.
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Info Sessions
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Rankings
KU Leuven is among the best 100 universities in the world according to both Times Higher Education World Rankings and QS World University Rankings. All of KU Leuven’s disciplines proudly belong to the top 100 of their field. Furthermore, KU Leuven was ranked by Reuters as the most innovative university in Europe in 2016.