Master
Bestuurskunde (Public Administration)
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Tuition · Intl
↗€21,000
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jun 26
Language
English
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2024
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗520
DUO ↑12% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗34:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
?
not specified
Entry route
↗Bachelor
2 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.9/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗98%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,374
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 9 Jun 2026
About this program
Master programme at Erasmus University Rotterdam (Rotterdam). Leads to Master of Science. Field: Law, public administration, public order and safety. Duration 1 year. 60 ECTS. Tuition €21,000/yr.
English60 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Behaviour & SocietySector: Recht en BestuurCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
About Erasmus University Rotterdam
Erasmus University Rotterdam, named after the famous Dutch humanist, is a leading research university founded in 1913. Home to Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), one of Europe's top business schools, and strong medicine program. Located in modern, architecturally innovative Rotterdam.
Living in Rotterdam
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€580/mo
Monthly total
€850–€1,600
Cost of living
Medium
Population
651k
Modern, innovative, and business-oriented. Rotterdam is less touristy than Amsterdam, offering a more authentic Dutch experience. The city is known for its contemporary architecture and entrepreneurial spirit.
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Tracks from HOVI
Beleid en PolitiekSpecialisation
In deze specialisatie staat de vraag centraal hoe je in deze context tot effectief en legitiem beleid kunt komen en hoe je slim kunt opereren op het snijvlak tussen media, politiek…
Digitalisation in Work and SocietySpecialisation
This new master programme provides you with a broad, multidisciplinary perspective on organisational dynamics in the digital society. Based on three excellent research programs in …
Governance en Management van Complexe SystemenSpecialisation
We gaan op zoek naar de werking van complexe systemen en proberen oplossingen te vinden voor beleidsvraagstukken waar geen simpele oplossingen beschikbaar voor zijn. Tijdens de mas…
Governance of Migration and DiversitySpecialisation
What are the opportunities for the management of migration flows? How to prevent discrimination and to promote contact and cohesion in culturally diverse societies? The one-year Ma…
Management van HR en veranderingSpecialisation
In deze masterspecialisatie leer je alles over HR en verandermanagement in publieke organisaties. Het programma beweegt zich op het grensvlak van Bestuurskunde en Organisatiewetens…
Publiek ManagementSpecialisation
De strategische vraagstukken waar de publieke sector voor staat, zijn talrijk en complex. Wat moet de overheid doen en wat kan daarbij worden overgelaten aan andere partijen? De la…
+2 more tracks
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: bestuurskunde algemeen
Median starting salary (field)€3,374/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating98%
Months to a substantial job4
Working in their own field55%
Permanent contract50%
Satisfied with their job4/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Specialisten op het gebied van beleidsadministratie41%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten18%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree78%
Women among first-years58%
Say workload is “just right”56%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.9/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 54 respondents
Content & set-up3.8
Teachers4
Atmosphere4.4
Involvement & contact4
Study guidance3.7
Testing & assessment3.7
Facilities4
Career preparation3.7
Teachers' English4.2
Would choose again4
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-06-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-05-01
Application deadline
2027-06-01
Upcoming open days
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- Academic: The Dutch-taught Public Administration master's requires strong Dutch proficiency and a successfully completed relevant bachelor’s and/or master’s degree. Direct admission is listed for EUR/other Dutch university Bachelor Bestuurskunde, EUR premaster/minor Bestuurskunde, and selected related university degrees such as Sociology, Political Science/International Relations, Public Administration/Organisation Science, Health Sciences/Health Policy & Management, and Urban Management. Other social/management science backgrounds may be reviewed by the admissions committee; HBO bachelor/master graduates must first complete the premaster.
Scholarships
Erasmus Trustfonds and TSH Changemaker Scholarshiptuition, housing, €600/month, and mentorship for eligible underrepresented master's students
FUNED10% tuition-fee discount plus loan/scholarship/financial support for eligible students
Internships
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