Applications 2026/2027

• Applications: 23 November – 11 January
• Interview: 21 January
• Results: 27 January
• Enrollment: 27 January – 1 February
• Start of Classes: 1 February

Profile

• This Master’s programme is intended for candidates with a higher education background in areas such as Political Science, Law, Economics, Sociology, Management, European Studies, or other fields within the Social Sciences and Humanities, who demonstrate academic and professional interest in the dynamics of public policy, decision‑making processes, multi‑level governance, and contemporary socio‑economic challenges.
   
• The programme is suitable for both recent graduates and working professionals seeking to deepen advanced knowledge in public policy analysis, legislative processes, public administration, policy evaluation, and democratic governance, strengthen analytical and research skills, and develop a solid understanding of complex public problems that require multidisciplinary and sustainable responses.

Documents required for the online application:

• Curriculum Vitae;
• Academic Transcript;
• Identification Document (front and back);
• Passport‑style photo;
• Application fee (consult the tuition table for the relevant academic year) – non‑refundable;

Optional: 2 Letters of Recommendation (upload as a single document).

The application is only submitted and considered valid after uploading all mandatory documents and payment of the application fee (non‑refundable).

The validated application will be reviewed by the Programme Coordination. Admitted candidates will be contacted by the academic services throughout the various stages of the process.

Holding a Bachelor’s degree (1st cycle) is a mandatory requirement for admission to the Master’s programme.

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Application Process – here

1) Select “Master’s Application”

• If you completed your Bachelor’s/Master’s/Postgraduate studies at UCP, click on Master’s (UCP Student/Former Student)
• If you completed your Bachelor’s/Master’s at another institution, click on Master’s (New to UCP)

2) Fill in all your personal information

3) Select the Master’s programme you wish to apply for

4) Upload the required documents
(All documents must be submitted in PDF format. The original academic transcript must be presented at the EE Secretariat at the beginning of the programme.)

5) Pay the application fee*

After submitting the application, the first contact will be made by the general Academic Services, who will remain in close coordination with the IEP 2nd and 3rd cycle Secretariat, which will follow up the process.

Application results: Results will be available in the candidate’s online area and at the programme secretariat (IEP).

*Admitted candidates must complete enrollment within the deadlines indicated in the calendar. At enrollment, payment of the respective fee (including school insurance) and the first monthly tuition fee is required (these amounts are non‑refundable in case of cancellation of enrollment).

Any plagiarism or violation of copyright in the essays or submitted work is grounds for exclusion.