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Free University of Bozen-Bolzano

1st Level Master in

European Public Administration for the Next Generations

Become an expert in the administrative and organisational dynamics of public sector governance—both in Europe and beyond. Our interdisciplinary, trilingual master programme combines law, political science, and management to prepare you for a career at the heart of international cooperation and public administration

The master is funded by the European Social Fund (ESF+)

Descrizione

This Master trains specialists in the public sector who can tackle the challenges posed by European governance and the ecological and digital transition. With an interdisciplinary approach, the programme explores the most recent European policies, such as cohesion, sustainability, innovation, digitalisation and the environment, and provides tools for communicating them. 

It offers two tracks: 

  • Internal or Local: focuses on special administrative law (environmental law, privacy, procurement and concessions) and public accounting. 
  • International: focuses on in-depth studies on development cooperation, human rights, non-governmental organisations and the global role of the EU. 

The Master is also designed for working professionals, thanks to its 18-months duration, compatible timetable (with classes on Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings) and 30% online teaching. Classes are offered in Italian, German and English, with percentages varying depending on the chosen track. 

At a glance

ECTS Credits: 60  
Duration: 18 months
Teaching languages: German, Italian and English  
Available places: 25  
Campus: Bozen-Bolzano  
Tuition fees: Fully funded by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) 

Structure of the course

The 18-months course has a total workload of 1,500 hours (60 ECTS credits).

This includes:

  • 324 hours of classroom-based learning (up to 30% of which is online),
  • exercises,
  • interdisciplinary workshops
  • project work.

The content covers key topics such as: 

  • multi-level governance 
  • international cooperation 
  • public law and accounting 
  • digitalisation and artificial intelligence in the public administration 
  • European policies for the new generations 

Students choose two optional courses within a Local/National or International pathway and will develop transversal skills (soft skills, teamwork, creative problem solving. 

The course concludes with the writing and discussion of a final thesis. 

Study Plan

Course Offering

Personen

Course Director: Prof. Roberto Farneti (foto)

Career Opportunities

The programme programme trains highly qualified professionals who are able to tackle the challenges of the public sector at local, national and European level with competence and strategic vision. Students acquire theoretical and practical tools to work in public administrations, international institutions, local authorities and complex organisations. The programme opens up concrete career opportunities in associations, foundations and NGOs, where skills in public policy management, design and evaluation are required.

Professional profiles: 

  • Administrative officer 
  • European fund designer and expert 
  • Specialist in public policy and international cooperation 
  • Consultant for the digitalisation of the public administration 
  • Employment in the third sector 

Application and Admission

You can find all you need to know in order to apply and gain admission to this study programme by browsing through the information below.

Application: 27/08 - 08/10/2025 (by noon local time)
Publication of ranking list: 30/10/2025 
Enrolment: by 20/11/2025 (by noon local time)
Start of lectures: January 2026

The Advisory Service provides support regarding your choice of study. In many cases a simple call or a short request is enough to get the relevant information (Tel. +39 0471 012100).

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