Programmes
The programme focuses on how Europe and the Western World respond to these challenges and the role of the involved actors in different governance levels, comparing these both horizontally and vertically.
Typical tasks for IPAP graduates will include preparing and managing collaborative cross-border and transnational projects dealing with common policy problems in fields which could include environmental sustainability, transportation, education, social welfare, trade, immigration, security policies and more.
Language of tuition: English
How and where to apply
At RUC, you can also enrol as a guest student or as an exchange student:
Admission for Exchange Students
Admission for Guest Students
International Public Administration and Politics
Master (2 years) of International Public Administration and Politics, 120 ECTS
Economics, commerce, management and accounting Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts Law, public administration, public order and safety| Institution | Roskilde University (RUC) |
| Campus | Roskilde |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH) | 4350 EUR |
| Tuition per term (EU/EAA/CH) | 0 EUR |
| Website | https://ruc.dk/en/international-public-administration-and-politics-singlesubject-master |
Do you want to focus on the interplay between politics and public administration and the interaction between different levels of governance in policy making?
The singlesubject master’s programme in International Public Administration and Politics (IPAP) aims to develop highly-skilled professionals who have the knowledge and skills needed to act effectively in an increasingly complex field of public administration and politics. The borders between public sector, private sector and civil society are changing in response to global issues, such as climate change, agriculture and food, economic crises and migration. In this inter-connected world, decision-making is increasingly taking place in a multilevel governance setting involving municipalities, regions, states and international organisations, such as the EU.The programme focuses on how Europe and the Western World respond to these challenges and the role of the involved actors in different governance levels, comparing these both horizontally and vertically.
Typical tasks for IPAP graduates will include preparing and managing collaborative cross-border and transnational projects dealing with common policy problems in fields which could include environmental sustainability, transportation, education, social welfare, trade, immigration, security policies and more.
Career opportunities
The programme gives you a wide range of job opportunities in:- Public administration in a cross-border context
- Consultancies
- International mentoring
- Policy Advisory
- International coordination
- Fundraising
- Project management
Facts about the programme
Degree: Master of Science (MSc) in Social Sciences in International Public Administration and PoliticsLanguage of tuition: English
Admission
Get an overview of the admission requirements that you must fulfil in order to be considered for admission as a master's student:How and where to apply
At RUC, you can also enrol as a guest student or as an exchange student:
Admission for Exchange Students
Admission for Guest Students
Tuition fees
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students who hold a citizenship from outside EU/EAA. Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.Further information
- How to contact RUC
- Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education
- Guide to diploma recognition in Denmark
- The Danish Higher Education System
