European Public Affairs

The master's programme in European Public Affairs (EPA) provides advanced professional training in both the theoretical and practical aspects of transnational European policy-making for people interested in gaining expertise in European Union institutions and the decision-making processes. It is a selective, research-based, practice oriented programme, designed to give students and professionals an understanding of the complexity of Europe and the European Union and help you learn to reformulate intricate problems in manageable and achievable terms. This is a one-year programme taught in English and conducted in close cooperation with the European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA).This programme commences in September and comprises of 60 ECTS.

Instruction modes

internship, self study, seminar, research, research project, research proposal, working group, group assignment, oral presentation, group discussion, portfolio, individual assignment, poster presentation

Accreditation: NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

a copy of your bachelor certificate and/or list of grades

Other requirements

1. cijferlijst a copy of your bachelor certificate and/or list of grades
2. taaltoets cijfer Non-native speakers or applicants who have their undergraduate degree in a language other than English must have one of the following language qualifications: *IELTS with a minimum score of 6.5 *TOEFL with a minimum score of 575 (paper-based), 232 (computer-based) and 90 (internet-based) *Cambridge Proficiency Certificate (grade A, B, C) *Cambridge Advanced Certificate (grade A, B, C+) *a grade in writing skills of at least 6,5 (ielts), 25 (toefl). Students with a Cambridge certificate need to hand in a proof of their partial results.
3. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) a bachelor's degree from a relevant academic field
4. werkervaring (ISPAC: vereiste werkervaring) a CV indicating relevant work experience
5. schriftelijk verzoek A letter of motivation indicating why you have chosen the European Public Affairs programme at Maastricht University and why you expect that you will be able to complete the programme successfully.