International Public Policy and Leadership

Are you interested in how problems such as climate change, economic disparity and human rights are tackled by governments, NGOs and influential organisations around the world? Would you like to be the one making a change, cracking wicked problems and the world’s most persisting issues, resulting in a positive and permanent change? Then International Public Policy and Leadership (IPPL) is the programme for you. The world is changing increasingly fast. We need game-changers who can make quick and good decisions and are expert in unravelling main issues. We will teach you the tools of the trade, whether it be drafting policy briefs and issue papers, developing impact campaigns, producing documentaries, grant-writing or pitching a basic advocacy project. Many key international organizations and NGOs are at our doorstep (in The Hague, the City of Peace and Justice), so you can ‘hit the ground running’ and apply your new hands-on skills in the field. You will be in the heart of a varied international community - both in the city and the classroom. Internships are provided by a range of organizations: ministries, international NGOs and corporations, global and European NPOs and political organisations. Graduation gives access to a vast array of jobs; some have even started their own NGO

Located in the international city of peace and justice, The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) offers practice-based education with strong focus on international relations, law, and business. The proximity to international organizations like ICC, Europol, and many embassies provides unique opportunities.