Overview

The Master in Public Policy and Innovative Governance from Free University of Bozen-Bolzano is designed or those who aspire to make an impact in public institutions, non-profits, and businesses in government relations. Whether you are aiming to impact local communities or contribute to global initiatives, our program lays the groundwork for a fulfilling and impactful career.

The strengths of the programme:

Practical Focus: Hands-on training to acquire real-world skills vital for the public sector.

Broad Interdisciplinary Approach: Master a diverse skill set across law, policy, management, and quantitative methods.

Personalised Learning: With a low student-to-teacher ratio, enjoy a close interaction with renowned experts.

Stakeholder Engagement: Regular contact with local and European stakeholders, enhancing practical experience.

Career opportunities

Graduates excel in public institutions, making an impact at local, national, and international levels.

Many advance to leading positions in state enterprises, vibrant non-profit organizations, and private firms that collaborate closely with government entities. Upon graduation, students will be well prepared to succeed in public competitions ("concorsi") in Italy.

If you already have a job, you can strengthen and widen your knowledge and skills in order to progress further in your career. If you are interested in postgraduate education, you can apply for a PhD after finishing this programme.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Policy, Management, and Innovation in the public sector

European Public and Administrative Law

Policy Design, Democracy and Citizen Engagement

Information and Digitalization LAB

Applied Regression Analysis for Public Policy

Economics and Public Policy Design

Project Development and Sustainability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-06 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English, German, Italian

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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PTE Academic

77

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bolzano - Bozen, Italy

Disciplines

Public Policy View 18 other Masters in Public Policy in Italy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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PTE Academic

77

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Other requirements

General requirements

1. a university degree (*) in one of the following Italian degree classes or an equivalent qualification gained abroad

2. a university degree in a different class to the ones listed above or an equivalent qualification gained abroad. At least 6 credit points must have been acquired in the law subject area and/or in the economic/entrepreneurial subject area.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

1200 EUR / year

≈ 1200 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

1200 EUR / year

≈ 1200 EUR / year

Additional Details

1st instalment (€ 600): includes the revenue stamp of € 16.
2nd instalment (€ 600): must be paid by March of the following year

Living costs

Bolzano - Bozen

Italy

750 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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