This programme is a one-year Advanced Masters that builds on the international reputation of KU Leuven and develops a course that prepares students for careers in governments, international bodies and research. With an explicit focus on European countries and the European Union, and the comparative aspect of research, MEPP is a rigorous and valuable course for individuals interested in the EU and Europe.

Programme summary:

The KU Leuven’s Master of Advanced Studies in European Policies and Public Administration (MEPP) is a one-year programme that empowers you to gain critical insight into today’s key issues in European public administration, public policy and public management. The programme is designed to provide students with rigorous research and analytical skills and prepares them for careers in governments, international bodies and research, all around the world.

This programme combines academic excellence in the comparative study of public sector structures, policy-making and administration within Europe, with a concern for the practical challenges professionals in policy, administrative and consultative functions face at the sub-state, state and European levels.

Factsheet:

• Type:​​​​​​​​ Advanced Master's programme (60 ECTS)

• Required: 240 ECTS

• Application deadline:    

  • Non-EEA citizens: 1 March 2022

  • EEA citizens: 1 June 2022

  • Flemish degree: 31 August 2022