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Public Policy Professors and Supervisors in Belgium
Professors in public policy in belgium
122 professors found
Research Professor
KU Leuven
Belgium
Research Interests
Public Administration
Public Policy
Policy And Governance
Stakeholder Perspective
Public Finance
Visiting Professor
Ghent University
Belgium
Research Interests
Epidemiology
Health Economics
Policy And Governance
Crisis Management
Covid-19
Université libre de Bruxelles
Belgium
Research Interests
Public Administration
Public Policy
Transparency Studies
Public Engagement
Governance
Ghent University
Belgium
Research Interests
Educational Technology
Educational Psychology
Education
Bilingual Education
Language Learning
Assistant Professor
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Belgium
Research Interests
Public Policy
Political Communication
Internet Governance
Spectrum Management
Policy And Governance
Prof. at Ghent University
Ghent University
Belgium
Research Interests
Public Administration
Organizational Behavior
Stakeholder Perspective
Nonprofit Management
Deliberative Democracy
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Belgium
Research Interests
Social History
Social Psychology
Racial Disparities
Housing Studies
Anti-racism
University of Antwerp
Belgium
Research Interests
Public Policy
Political Economy
Regulation
Competition Law
European Union Law
Professor at KU Leuven
KU Leuven
Belgium
Research Interests
Social Psychology
Public Administration
Participatory Governance
Stakeholder Engagement
Value Co-creation
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Living costs in Belgium
Estimated costs in Belgium.
MonthlyYearly | Belgium |
|---|---|
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €552 $600/yr |
 Health Insurance Student health insurance or surcharge per year | €92 $100/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | €828 $900/yr |
 Transportation Public transport and local travel per year | €497 $540/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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European Commission
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Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJM) 2027/29 is a major fully funded Master’s scholarship programme supported by the European Commission . It allows students to study at 3 to 4 universities/countries across Europe and beyond while earning a combined Master’s degree . The post highlights study areas such as public policy , energy , and environmental sciences , making it attractive for applicants interested in interdisciplinary European graduate study. Funding includes tuition coverage , a t...
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