MSc in Public Policy and Human Development in Netherlands at UM Netherlands




University Maastricht University (UM Netherlands)
Location: Maastricht, Netherlands
Type Public
Program Type Full time
Program Delivary On campus
Language English
Program Duration 1 year
Students 19,000
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Detailed Information of MSc in Public Policy and Human Development in Netherlands at Maastricht University

These are the international student eligibility for the MSc in Public Policy and Human Development in Netherlands

  • bachelor or master degree from a relevant academic field such as economics, international relations, political science, law, social sciences, business administration, health sciences or public health
  • basic knowledge of statistics
  • basic knowledge of economics, social sciences, political science and/or law. This is judged by reviewing the content and grades of previous studies and/or the content and level of working experience
  • prerequisites for short courses in Public Policy Analysis: Statistics and Regression Analysis, STATA
  • prerequisites for short courses in Social Protection Policy: Statistics and Regression Analysis, STATA
  • proof of proficiency in English. The minimum level accepted is 600 pbt/250 cbt/100 ibt (TOEFL) or 7.0 (IELTS). Native speakers and students who have received their Bachelor or Masters education in English are exempted
In addition to filling in the online application form, applicants must submit the following:
  • certified copies of your certificates and grades
  • proof of English proficiency
  • essay: 200 words on the following topic: According to your opinion, which public policy in your country is noteworthy either positively or negatively and why? The essay should be in MS Word or searchable PDF format
  • motivation letter
  • two letters of recommendation
  • curriculum vitae
  • copy of your passport
  • passport-size picture in JPG format

These are the domestic student eligibility for the MSc in Public Policy and Human Development

  • bachelor or master degree from a relevant academic field such as economics, international relations, political science, law, social sciences, business administration, health sciences or public health
  • basic knowledge of statistics
  • basic knowledge of economics, social sciences, political science and/or law. This is judged by reviewing the content and grades of previous studies and/or the content and level of working experience
  • prerequisites for short courses in Public Policy Analysis: Statistics and Regression Analysis, STATA
  • prerequisites for short courses in Social Protection Policy: Statistics and Regression Analysis, STATA
  • proof of proficiency in English. The minimum level accepted is 600 pbt/250 cbt/100 ibt (TOEFL) or 7.0 (IELTS). Native speakers and students who have received their Bachelor or Masters education in English are exempted
In addition to filling in the online application form, applicants must submit the following:
  • certified copies of your certificates and grades
  • proof of English proficiency
  • essay: 200 words on the following topic: According to your opinion, which public policy in your country is noteworthy either positively or negatively and why? The essay should be in MS Word or searchable PDF format
  • motivation letter
  • two letters of recommendation
  • curriculum vitae
  • copy of your passport
  • passport-size picture in JPG format

These are the test eligibilities for the MSc in Public Policy and Human Development to qualify.

The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for MSc in Public Policy and Human Development in Netherlands: are:

  • TOEFL(ibt): 100
  • IELTS(academic): 7
N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.

The international student tuition fees and costs for MSc in Public Policy and Human Development in Netherlands.

Items Costs
Application Fees €100.00
Living Cost €7,200.00/year
(€650.00/month)
Student Earning €7,680.00/year
You will earn €7,680.00/year by working 16 hours * 4 Weeks* 12 months* 10 euro/hour + None at minimum wage of €10.00/hour.

The domestic student tuition fees and costs for MSc in Public Policy and Human Development in Netherlands.

Items Costs
Living Cost €7,200.00/year
(€650.00/month)
Student Earning €7,680.00/year
This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn €7,680.00/year by working 16 hours * 4 Weeks* 12 months* 10 euro/hour + None at minimum wage of €10.00/hour.
Prospective students who received their prior education in a non-EU/EEA country* need to pay a handling fee of €100 (excl. bank costs) at the start of the application process for all UM bachelor, master and bridging programmes. This fee covers the administrative costs concerning the assessment of prospective students’ prior education diploma. Your application will not be processed, if the handling fee is not paid.

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