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Public Policy and Human Development

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  • University/Institute Name Maastricht University
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration1 year
  • Application deadlineMay 2026
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Position Details (Master's)

This Public Policy and Human Development program offered by Maastricht University and United Nations University, equips you with quantitative and qualitative skills to analyse complex public policy challenges. Gain expertise in governance, policy analysis, and problem-solving for global or local careers.

Public policy issues are becoming increasingly complex, due to an ever-stronger interconnectedness between local, national and international levels of decision-making and implementation. Consequently, there is a growing need for specialists in policy analysis who have a combination of technical skills as well as theoretical and specific area knowledge.

During the one-year master's program in Public Policy and Human Development , you will be trained by leading experts from both Maastricht University and United Nations University and will earn two diplomas, one from each institution.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Public Policy and Human Development program are academically trained policy analysts. Since its launch in 2005, over 1,300 students have successfully graduated from the program, creating a vibrant alumni network. The master program program has a strong history of providing employability-related resources to its students during their studies at Maastricht University.

Courses include:

  • Methods for Policy Analysis

  • Advanced Methods for Policy-Relevant Research and Analysis

  • Migration and Remittance Effects

  • Comparative Migration Policy

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

Position Start Date

Sep 2026