Master’s Opportunities in Public Policy in Portugal

Mundus MAPP is an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s in Public Policy for the 2027–2029 cohort. The programme focuses on European and international public policy, governance, development and political economy. Students study across a consortium of partner universities in Austria, the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom, gaining an international and comparative perspective on public policy. The programme includes compulsory mobility across two countries and is designed for students interested in...

The International University of Japan offers a fully funded master’s opportunity through its Graduate School of International Relations. The programmes are designed for students interested in economics, economic development, public policy, governance and international affairs. Potential thesis areas include economic development, public management, policy analysis, international relations and governance. Students may pursue relevant study through programmes such as International Development and P...

This scholarship supports Danish citizens with close ties to Denmark who are pursuing a Master’s degree in the United States, usually at the Harvard Kennedy School and in some cases at another comparable Ivy League university. It is designed for study in public policy or public administration and is administered by the Danish-American Fulbright Commission. The award can support either a one-year or a full two-year master’s programme. The one-year option is intended for experienced professionals,...

The concurrent Master of Architecture and Master of City Planning (MArch/MCP) program at the University of California, Berkeley prepares students to shape the built environment across multiple scales, from individual buildings and public spaces to neighborhoods, cities, and regions. Students combine Berkeley’s design-centered architectural education with advanced study in planning, policy, and urban development. The curriculum connects architectural design practice with the policies, institution...

The Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme supports graduate study at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. It is open to applicants pursuing eligible master’s and other graduate programmes, including Advanced Computer Science, Public Policy, Economics for Development, Global Health Science and Epidemiology, and Environmental Change and Policy. The programme combines postgraduate academic study with leadership development, mentoring, and networking. Its eligible fiel...

DAAD EPOS 2027/28 offers fully funded postgraduate study opportunities in Germany through the German Academic Exchange Service. The programme supports eligible Development-Related Postgraduate Courses at participating German institutions. The scholarship is designed for experienced professionals from developing nations in the Global South. Successful Master's and PhD scholars join postgraduate programmes connected to international development and related academic fields, with the precise researc...

Applications are open for the fully funded Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)-funded London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (LISS DTP) studentships for October 2027 entry. The programme is led by King's College London in partnership with Imperial College London and Queen Mary University of London. Students can propose their own research project in collaboration with an academic supervisor. The available routes are 1+3.5, comprising one year of Master's stu...

The University of Edinburgh is accepting applications for the full-time MScR Korean Studies , a one-year Master’s by Research programme beginning in September 2027. The programme is based in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures and is designed for students who want to complete an independent research project in Korean studies, either as a stand-alone qualification or as preparation for a future PhD. Students receive training in research skills and methods, complete two 6,000-word re...

DAAD EPOS (Development-Related Postgraduate Courses) offers fully funded Master's and PhD scholarships in Germany for professionals from developing countries. The programme is designed for applicants with at least two years of work experience and supports development-oriented postgraduate study across participating university courses. Funding mentioned in the post includes a monthly stipend of about €934 for Master's students and €1,200 for PhD candidates, plus health insurance and a travel allo...