MA in International Public Affairs (MAIPA)

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

Duration 2 years
Starting in September
Application Deadline 1st of February
Tuition Fee €12,000/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

Application deadlines:

  • February 1, 2023 for master’s and PhD studies with financial aid
  • March 15, 2023 for self-financing master’s candidates who will require a study visa
  • August 15, 2023 for self-financing master’s candidates who will not require a study visa

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What our students say

“The curriculum was one of the reasons I chose CEU’s School of Public Policy. The variety of elective courses has allowed me to tailor the program to my professional focus. The debates, policy simulations and discussions have taught me a lot about current and emerging policy issues. Working with students and faculty from all over the world, I have also learnt a great deal about different cultures and contexts. It feels like taking part in a global forum, really.”

Archimedes Muzenda
Zimbabwe

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