Institute of Public Administration

The Institute of Public Administration at Leiden University is located in the administrative heart of the Netherlands, The Hague. From this central location, the institute bridges academic research and practical application to address current issues both domestically and internationally.

The institute’s research and teaching focus on policy and management processes in the public sector, with particular attention to pressing topics such as the housing crisis, immigration, and the energy transition. Its multidisciplinary team aims to improve policy, management, and societal functions while educating a new generation of public administration professionals with a critical, international perspective on political and governance challenges.

The institute has a strong international reputation and is one of the largest and longest-established academic institutions for public administration in the Netherlands.