Master Administration Publique

Tuition comes to 250 EUR per year.

The Master Administration Publique at Université Lumière - Lyon 2, in Lyon, France, is a graduate program in public administration, a field concerned with how public institutions are organized, managed, and held accountable. Students typically study public management, public policy analysis, public finance, and the legal and institutional framework governing government agencies and local authorities. Coursework often addresses topics such as human resources management within public bodies, the design and evaluation of public policies, and the relationship between public administration and citizens, alongside case studies drawn from actual government and institutional practice. Some programs also examine reform movements within public administration and the growing role of digital tools in public service delivery. Graduates from this discipline commonly move into careers within national and local government, public agencies, and international or nonprofit organizations connected to public policy, often following competitive examinations for public service positions in France. Others work as consultants advising public institutions on management and organizational questions. This master's degree runs two years and is taught in French, with the academic year beginning in September. The yearly tuition is 250 EUR, in line with fees at French public universities. Given its orientation toward the French public sector, the program suits students planning careers within French or francophone administrative institutions.