Leiden

Leiden today, with its 117,000 inhabitants, is conveniently located in the political, cultural and economic heart of the Netherlands. Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Utrecht are half an hour away by train; The Hague lies at a mere fifteen minutes distance. Some 17,000 students, of whom about one tenth come from abroad, and 4,000 university staff members make Leiden a very lively and entertaining place and a true student town. It is a beautiful historic municipality with many 17th century houses; the city centre is crisscrossed with boat-lined canals, which are bordered by red brick roads. In short, Leiden is a small and friendly town, but with all the conveniences of a large city.

University of Leiden

Leiden offers an intellectually exciting learning environment with high academic standards. The focus is not just on knowledge transfer but also on debate and critical thinking, whereby the students’ ability to think
independently is greatly stimulated. The ratio of academic staff members to students is about 1 to 8. Therefore, students enjoy many contact hours with teaching staff, as well as lots of chances to attend classes given by professors.

Leiden University also provides all the facilities that a modern student requires: from modern ICT and computer facilities, study areas and libraries, to a university sports centre, cafeterias and various support services. Together, these factors result in academic excellence!

University website

Master in public Administration

The Department of Public Administration focuses on classic or core themes of study. These include the functioning of various political-administrative systems locally, nationally, and internationally, the relationship between politics and administration, the organisation of the civil service, issues of ethics, and policy analysis. Special emphasis is placed on the importance of institutions for the functioning and reform of political-administrative processes.

Upon entering the MSc in Public Administration students can choose amongst different tracks.

1.       Public Administration and Public Affairs
2.       European Governance
3.       Crisis and Safety Management
4.       International Development Administration

The MSc Programme is a one-year programme (60 ECTS). Courses are offered during two semesters: September-January and February-June. All courses are taught in English.

Programme website

dr. Trui Steen
Faculteit Sociale Wetenschappen, Bestuurskunde
Pieter de la Court gebouw
Wassenaarseweg 52
2333 AK Leiden, The Netherlands

Exchange

• The Leiden programme can take 4-5 students per year from partner institutions. Incoming students can be hosted during the first and second semester. Outgoing students go abroad for an extra semester, added to their Master in Leiden.
• Students can choose courses from the compulsory part and from each of the specializations.
• All practical information can be seen here.
• Contact person:
  Mrs. Jolanda den Heijer.
  E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  International coordinator at the Department of Public Administration
  Tel +31 71 527 3747
  Fax +31 71 527 3979