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    Public Administration

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    The Hague, NLMScIn-person1 year
    €22,300.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    63%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    60
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Public Administration at Leiden University is a 60-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in The Hague, NL. Tuition is €22,300.

    About the program

    The program provides a multi-level perspective on managing policy challenges involving political, economic, and societal actors. It includes core courses, specialization courses in areas like economics and governance, international and European governance, or public management and leadership, an elective, and a master's thesis.

    Focus: both
    Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026: =70th

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    Deadlines

    February 2027
    Oct 15, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Oct 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 90 overall, with at least 4.0 (new 1-6 scale as of 21 January 2026) or 20 (old 0-30 scale) for each separate component.
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS Academic modules only, on paper or on computer: 6.5 overall, with at least 6.0 for each

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year orientation year for highly educated persons (Netherlands)

    €16,440.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Public Administration at Leiden University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Public Administration at Leiden University is €22,300 across 60 required credits.
    Is Public Administration at Leiden University online or in-person?
    Public Administration at Leiden University is offered in-person.
    How long does Public Administration at Leiden University take to complete?
    Public Administration at Leiden University is structured around 1 year and 60 credits.
    What GPA is required for Public Administration at Leiden University?
    Per the program's published guidance: A specific GPA for direct master's admission is not stated. For the pre-master's programme, an overall grade point average of 7.0 (weighted and unrounded) is required.
    How competitive is Public Administration at Leiden University?
    Public Administration at Leiden University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 63%.