★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students interested in technology-driven public policy and governance; a focused 1-year MSc at a technical university with strong practical orientation but limited traditional public admin breadth.
Tuition · Intl
↗€18,200
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jul 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2024
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗80
DUO ↓26% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗14:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
10 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.1/5
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: 23 Jun 2026
About this program
How can governments help tackle climate change? How do we protect people’s privacy and safety in a digital world? And how can we keep healthcare affordable for everyone? In the Master's in Public Administration, you will learn how governments and public organisations play a key role in addressing major challenges like these. You will explore current political, social and technological issues and create your study profile based on a theme that matches your interests, such as sustainability, security, healthcare, public affairs or the Dutch government. This will make your degree both personal and future-focused.
With ageing populations, digitalisation and complex regulations, there is a growing demand for smart and socially engaged public administrators. After graduation, you will be able to work as a policy adviser, lobbyist, researcher or consultant - anywhere you want to make a real impact with your knowledge.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Behaviour & SocietySector: Recht en BestuurCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyColloquiumField tripGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentIntegration moduleLecture
About University of Twente
Founded in 1961, the University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands, offering an American-style campus experience. Known as the "entrepreneurial university" with over 1,000 spinoff companies, it specializes in technology and engineering with a strong focus on innovation and societal impact.
Living in Enschede
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€400/mo
Monthly total
€700–€1,250
Cost of living
Low
Population
160k
Relaxed, green, and community-oriented. Enschede offers a slower pace of life than western cities, with easy access to nature and a strong sense of community. The German border proximity adds an international element.
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Year 3 tracks
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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 degree70%
Women among first-years65%
Say workload is “just right”77%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.1/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 14 respondents
Content & set-up4.1
Teachers4.2
Atmosphere4.5
Involvement & contact4.3
Testing & assessment4.2
Facilities4.2
Teachers' English4.5
Would choose again4.3
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL internet based: 90
Scholarships
John Monash Scholarships—
Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) Scholarship—
UAF: Foundation for Refugee Students—
University of Twente Scholarship (UTS)—
Internships
?No data yet
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