Public Policy and Human Development - Come study at Maastricht University!

Fits with you?

Want to earn two diplomas while mastering policy analysis techniques?
Keen to use data and debate to shape stronger policy and governance?
Ready to solve real policy problems in diverse, multidisciplinary teams?

Your future

Promote evidence-based policymaking in diverse global contexts.
Work in public, private, or non-profit sectors globally.
Contribute to social, economic, and environmental policy development.

Good to know

You'll obtain a Master of Science (MSc) degree.
This is a one-year, full-time programme.
To start in September, apply before 1 May (non-EU/EEA) or 1 June (EU/EEA).

Want to experience it yourself?

2 Nov

5 Nov

Online Master's Week

20 Mar

Master’s Open Day

“It is hard to overstate the impact that the MPP had on my career. I was always drawn to the study of vulnerabilities in humanitarian settings, but it was only after the MPP that I started seeing myself as a researcher and understanding the relevance of impact analysis."
Francesco Iacoella, Impact Evaluation Analyst at UNICEF Evaluation Office

Is this your future?

Practical matters

Check the admission deadline and requirements Download the brochure Discover our MSc programmes

Rankings and Recognition

SBE is among the 1% of the world’s business schools to be triple accredited. The School combines a strong commitment to excellent research and research-based education with a focus on our impact on society.

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Problem-Based Learning

You will learn in small groups of 10 to 15 students, not in crowded lecture halls. Our Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach builds the critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills that boost your employability and prepare you for real-world success.

Ask a student!

Meet Irmak: the student ambassador for Public Policy and Human Development for the academic year 2026/27. On the MPP student ambassador Instagram account she shares her study experience in Maastricht.