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This highly interdisciplinary program prepares you for a career in international organizations, NGOs, journalism, academia or the private sector. You will take core courses in public policy, economics, international relations and political science and will be able to choose from a large number of electives to customize your studies.
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Full-time duration: 2 years
Starting in: September
Tuition fee: €12,000 per year
Location: Vienna, Austria
Degree: Dual Austrian and the U.S. degree
The program captures two dimensions of study: on the one hand, the international, which includes governance on the regional, global and transnational levels; and on the other hand, the public, which includes interaction among the government, private and the voluntary sector.
Study your passion
After the first term of compulsory courses in public policy, politics, economics, and international relations, you must choose one of two specializations for the next three terms of your MA: (i) Democracy and Rule of Law or (ii) Policy and Governance. The final two terms of the second year are devoted to a mandatory thesis.
Courses include:
Policy Analysis
International Relations
Democratic Institutional Design
Documentary for Social Change
Economic Analysis for Public Policy
Law and Public Policy
Elections and Democracy
Media Systems and Democracy
European Union Governance
Public Management
Economics of Higher Education
Institutions and Actors in the Policy Process
International and European Refugee Law and Policy
The Law and Politics of Combating Violence Against Women
Media Systems and Democracy: Social Media
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Admissions requirements:
Completed online application form
Proof of English proficiency
Letters of recommendation
CV
Bachelor’s degree (social sciences preferred)
Academic records
Statement of purpose
Programme overview
Main Subject
Public Policy
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Earn a valuable degree
This highly interdisciplinary program prepares you for a career in international organizations, NGOs, journalism, academia or the private sector. You will take core courses in public policy, economics, international relations and political science and will be able to choose from a large number of electives to customize your studies.
QUICK FACTS
Full-time duration: 2 years
Starting in: September
Tuition fee: €12,000 per year
Location: Vienna, Austria
Degree: Dual Austrian and the U.S. degree
The program captures two dimensions of study: on the one hand, the international, which includes governance on the regional, global and transnational levels; and on the other hand, the public, which includes interaction among the government, private and the voluntary sector.
Study your passion
After the first term of compulsory courses in public policy, politics, economics, and international relations, you must choose one of two specializations for the next three terms of your MA: (i) Democracy and Rule of Law or (ii) Policy and Governance. The final two terms of the second year are devoted to a mandatory thesis.
Courses include:
Policy Analysis
International Relations
Democratic Institutional Design
Documentary for Social Change
Economic Analysis for Public Policy
Law and Public Policy
Elections and Democracy
Media Systems and Democracy
European Union Governance
Public Management
Economics of Higher Education
Institutions and Actors in the Policy Process
International and European Refugee Law and Policy
The Law and Politics of Combating Violence Against Women
Media Systems and Democracy: Social Media
Apply
Admissions requirements:
Completed online application form
Proof of English proficiency
Letters of recommendation
CV
Bachelor’s degree (social sciences preferred)
Academic records
Statement of purpose
Admission Requirements
59+
6.5+
88+
180+
Applying to the Master of International Public Affairs (MIPA) requires a written application for the two-year MIPA program. Incomplete applications cannot be considered. In addition to standard CEU requirements, applicants are asked to submit a Statement of Purpose that is specific to the two-year MIPA program. In 500 words please explain why you wish to pursue the two-year MIPA at CEU, and in particular, how you consider the "international public affairs" orientation of the program will benefit your future professional or research career. The statement of purpose should also describe the applicant's previous studies and/or research undertaken that has lead them towards developing an interest in the Master of International Public Affairs.
2 Years
Sep
Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
12,000 EUR
International
12,000 EUR
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MA in International Public Affairs
Central European University, Vienna, Austria
24 monthsProgramme duration
12,000 EURTuition Fee/year
Public PolicyMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Public Policy
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Earn a valuable degree
This highly interdisciplinary program prepares you for a career in international organizations, NGOs, journalism, academia or the private sector. You will take core courses in public policy, economics, international relations and political science and will be able to choose from a large number of electives to customize your studies.
QUICK FACTS
Full-time duration: 2 years
Starting in: September
Tuition fee: €12,000 per year
Location: Vienna, Austria
Degree: Dual Austrian and the U.S. degree
The program captures two dimensions of study: on the one hand, the international, which includes governance on the regional, global and transnational levels; and on the other hand, the public, which includes interaction among the government, private and the voluntary sector.Study your passion
After the first term of compulsory courses in public policy, politics, economics, and international relations, you must choose one of two specializations for the next three terms of your MA: (i) Democracy and Rule of Law or (ii) Policy and Governance. The final two terms of the second year are devoted to a mandatory thesis.
Courses include:
Apply
Admissions requirements:
Programme overview
Main Subject
Public Policy
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Earn a valuable degree
This highly interdisciplinary program prepares you for a career in international organizations, NGOs, journalism, academia or the private sector. You will take core courses in public policy, economics, international relations and political science and will be able to choose from a large number of electives to customize your studies.
QUICK FACTS
Full-time duration: 2 years
Starting in: September
Tuition fee: €12,000 per year
Location: Vienna, Austria
Degree: Dual Austrian and the U.S. degree
The program captures two dimensions of study: on the one hand, the international, which includes governance on the regional, global and transnational levels; and on the other hand, the public, which includes interaction among the government, private and the voluntary sector.Study your passion
After the first term of compulsory courses in public policy, politics, economics, and international relations, you must choose one of two specializations for the next three terms of your MA: (i) Democracy and Rule of Law or (ii) Policy and Governance. The final two terms of the second year are devoted to a mandatory thesis.
Courses include:
Apply
Admissions requirements:
Admission Requirements
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
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