Public Administration (MSc)

Pre- Master's Programme

Applicants who are not directly admissible to the master’s programme might be admissible to the pre-master’s programme (see admission requirements). If they complete the pre-master’s programme successfully, they are admissible to the master’s programme.

Facts about the pre - master's programme

•    The pre-master programme is offered twice per academic year: in block 2 (end of October - January) and block 4 (end of March - June).   
•    The start date you choose in Studielink corresponds to the start date on the admission decision. If you are referred to the pre-master’s programme, you can only start in the semester you selected. We cannot issue a new decision for an earlier start date. 
•    The number of credits to obtain is 15.0 ECTS.
•    The pre-master's programme is a full-time programme. We therefore expect participants to be available for forty hours per week.
•    The pre-master programme must be successfully completed within two semesters to be admitted to the master’s programme.
•    The pre-master’s programme cannot be followed at the same time as the corresponding master’s programme.
•    You will not receive a certificate or bachelor’s diploma in Public Administration after successfully completing the pre-master’s courses. You can request a transcript with the Educational Service Centre.

Admission and Application

Check out the Admission and Application page of the pre-master's programme.

• Do you want to start the Pre-Master Programme at the end of October (Semester 1)? Make sure to apply before 15 May. In case you need a VISA, this deadline is 1 April. 
• Do you want to start the Pre-Master Programme at the end of March (Semester 2)? Make sure to apply before 15 November. In case you need a VISA, this deadline is 15 October.

Pre-Master's Courses

More information on the Pre-Master's Programme can be found in the E-Prospectus. For specific questions or extra information you can contact the studyadvisors.