💥 Are you interested in addressing society’s most complex public policy challenges?
💥 Curious about how we can develop and change the policy landscape to create a better world?
💥 Looking for an international career, committed to realising the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals?
In this rigorous, fast-paced one-year Master’s programme, you’ll be trained in designing, monitoring and evaluating policy, equipping you to change the status quo. Gaining a variety of quantitative and qualitative skills, tools and knowledge, you’ll be able to work in policy-related fields in public, private and non-profit organisations the world over.
Our MPP prepares students to be agents of change, with all the necessary skills to analyse current societal problems and assess policy solutions. You’ll be trained in formulating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating policy in order to be able to give recommendations for improving or replacing ongoing policies.
Students are immersed in small and diverse discussion groups, workshops, trainings, simulation exercises, presentation and debates, with regular networking and learning opportunities at various events with guest speakers.
To tailor learning journeys to individual interests, students can choose one of the following specialisations for the spring semester – click the links below to learn more:
The programme’s year-long Employability Track helps students develop their personal, academic and professional plans through workshops and mentoring sessions.
Our graduates have found positions at public and private institutions, including international, regional, national and local governments, ministries, pension funds, market authorities, NGOs, international organisations, academia and consultancies, including:
Meet Kathleen, the 2022-23 Student Ambassador for Public Policy and Human Development! On her Instagram account and Facebook page, she shares her study experiences during her MPP journey, moments of her life in Maastricht, and much more. Follow Kathleen to get a sneak peek of your possible future!
If you have questions about the programme and/or about student life in Maastricht, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Kathleen through her social media accounts; she’s happy to help you – you can ask her questions on Instagram or Facebook.
This MPP-specific blog series tracks the latest news and views from students, alumni and staff of our Master’s programme – you can even find a Student Ambassador podcast there!