MUNDUS MAPP – Erasmus Mundus Master in Public Policy

The MUNDUS MAPP programme is a two-year European joint master’s degree in Public Policy offered by four leading universities across Austria, the Netherlands, Spain and the UK. It is designed for students who wish to engage in high-level policy analysis and practice in global, European and development contexts.

What’s Offered

• A high-quality, internationally oriented curriculum combining campuses of partner institutions.

• Four distinct study tracks (Global Public Policy; European Public Policy; Political Economy & Development; Governance & Development), allowing personalised focus.

• Integrated practice elements: all students complete internships and field-trips to policy-oriented organisations.

• Excellent graduate outcomes: over 90 % of alumni gain employment or continue to doctoral study within six months.

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree required prior to start of programme.

• Applicants must meet academic excellence requirements and demonstrate readiness for an English-taught international programme.

• Open to students of all nationalities; selection is competitive and based on merit, motivation and fit with curriculum.

Process & Structure

• Application is completed online via the consortium portal.

• Applicants select one mobility track (combination of two universities from the four-partner network).

• A two-year curriculum: first year at one partner university, second year at a different partner; degrees awarded jointly.

• Internships, field-trips and policy-lab component embedded in the programme.

Deadline

• Application deadlines vary by year and track, typically between January and May prior to start.