Prior education
You are eligible for admission to the master’s programme Public Administration if you have obtained a relevant Bachelor’s or undergraduate degree* from a research university that includes at least 7.5 EC in social science research methods and techniques, in the following fields of studies:
- Public Administration
- Sociology
- Political Science
If you have successfully completed a comparable bachelor’s or undergraduate degree* in disciplines related to public administration and societal processes, you may also be eligible for admission to the master’s programme Public Administration. This depends on the contents of your prior education and results obtained in courses in social-scientific methods at a bachelor’s or undergraduate level as part of your prior education. Examples of some bachelor’s degrees with which you may be eligible for admission are: European Studies, International Relations, Social Geography, Spatial/Urban Planning, Urban Management/Studies, Environmental Sciences, Economics. When you apply to the master’s specialisation of your preference, the Admissions Committee will assess whether you are eligible for direct admission to that master’s specialisation.
* Comparable to the Dutch academic level according to the standards of the Dutch Organisation for International Cooperation in Higher Education (Nuffic).
English Language requirements
A good command of English is essential. Therefore you will have to submit proof of English proficiency in your application.
Motivation
In a reasonable amount of detail (1 A4) explain your motivation by providing reasons for applying to the programme;
- Demonstrating relevant knowledge, experience and affinity with the field of studies (also supported by means of your resume);
- Telling us about your plans for the future.
Academic performance
In addition to the credentials mentioned above, the Admissions Board will also take into account your academic performance, i.e. your grades to assess whether you are eligible for admission. The general guideline is often a minimum average grade of 7.0 out of 10.0 (based on a Dutch grading system), but slightly lower average grades can be compensated through excellence in other credentials, for example relevant working experience (CV) or an excellent motivation (motivation letter).
Contributing aspects
You may choose to provide the Admissions Board with additional information about yourself by uploading additional documents that you think might contribute to your profile. An example of such documents could be a reference letter.