Myriam Zöllner

Student International and European Governance

'The Hague is an ideal city to study Public Administration. Whether that is the various ministries, Dutch government, or the vast variety of NGOs and international organizations in the area, there are many opportunities for internships and applying your knowledge'

The Hague 

There are countless reasons for choosing the MSc in Public Administration at Leiden, but if I were to pick my top reasons I would firstly note that The Hague is an ideal city to study Public Administration. Whether that is the various ministries, Dutch government, or the vast variety of NGOs and international organizations in the area, there are many opportunities for internships and applying your knowledge.

International and European Governance

Another reason is that the MSc-PA offers three specializations to meet students’ interests. I chose to specialize in International and European Governance as I was particularly eager to learn about how migration policies emerge on supranational levels. Ultimately, this program provides a strong foundation for conceptual thinking, and modules that involve applying practical skills necessary for my future career prospects. Furthermore, the program manages to keep class-sizes small, but very internationally diverse which is essential to learning decision-making skills in our ever-growing multicultural policy settings.

Unparalleled opportunities

Finally, the program organizes events such as day trips to the European Commission in Brussels, meetings with the German ambassador, and a ‘Young Professionals meeting’ to network with previous alumni. Ultimately, being a part of the Public Administration program has unparalleled networking opportunities, and I recommend this program to anyone who seeks an academically and internationally-focused environment to policymaking.