156 Master's Programs in Public Administration in Europe

Top universities for Public Administration in Europe

Ranked by how many public administration programs each one runs in Europe — the count is next to the name.

• Università degli Studi di Udine (12)
• University of York (7)
• University of Portsmouth (5)
• Università Telematica PEGASO (5)
• Université de Poitiers (4)
• Université de Limoges (4)
• Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale (4)
• Poznań University of Economics and Business (4)
• Université d'Amiens - Antenne de Beauvais (4)
• University of Birmingham, England (3)

January intake in Europe

4 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• Master in Public Administration — Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Public Administration Financial and Management Expert — Jamk University of Applied Sciences · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Istituzioni Pubbliche — Università degli Studi di Udine · starts Jan 2027
• Master perfezionamento Istituzioni Pubbliche (Master level I and II) — Università degli Studi di Udine · starts Jan 2027

Masters (MS) in Public Administration in Europe: common questions

How many public administration programs are there in Europe?

156 public administration masters programs at 89 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.

How much does a public administration degree in Europe cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in public administration in Europe is 3,094 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 279 USD and 13,103 USD a year.

Can I study public administration in Europe in English?

Yes — 72% of the public administration programs in Europe in our catalog are taught in English (113 of 156).

Are any of these public administration programs available online?

2 of the 156 programs in Europe are delivered online or by distance learning.