Are you interested in how governments, NGOS and influential organizations around the world tackle problems such as climate change, economic disparity and human rights? Are you interested in being a changemaker with a deep understanding of “wicked” problems and the world’s most intractable issues in order to effect positive, lasting change? Then International Public Policy and Leadership (IPPL) is the program for you. The world is changing at an ever-quickening pace. We need game-changers who can think on their feet and expertly unravel the big issues. We will teach you the tools of the trade, whether it be drafting policy briefs and issue papers, developing impact campaigns, producing documentaries, grant-writing or pitching a grassroots advocacy project, just to name a few. We have many key international organizations and NGOs at our doorstep (in The Hague, the City of Peace and Justice), which means you can ‘hit the ground running’ and apply your new hands-on skills in the field. You will be in the heart of a rich international community - both in the city and the diverse classroom. During their internships, our students find themselves in a range of organizations: government ministries, international NGOs and corporations, global and European nonprofits and political movements. A vast array of jobs are open to students upon graduation; some even have started their own NGOs. Show less

Year 1
The first year is the introductory (propadeutic) year
At International Public Policy and Leadership (IPPL) Management (IPM) students learn by doing and adopt an entrepreneurial way innovative ways of thinking, seeking the right answers along the way during their learning process providing a real way forward through some of the world’s most intractable issues. We believe strongly so much in a this hands- on learning approach by emphasizing , we emphasize the development learning of key professional products that will help you students hone the skills needed to pursue a career that will make a real difference. learn the skills you will need to find a job and make a difference. In fact, this focus on tangible hands on professional products will furnish students with an impressive undergraduate portfolio, as well as the option to has led us to allow you to graduate by choosing a new professional products track or a more traditional thesis track, thus giving students the option to either start working right away, or directly begin a master’s program.

The professional products track asks students you to complete a total of 5 professional products (one in each category: evaluation, policy advice, advocacy, project based working, and organization and management) while completing your specializations or internships in year 3 and 4. If you still prefer to writedo a traditional bachelor thesis, you are free to do so, but this is no longer required for graduation.

Year 2
In year 2 you’ll get to try your hand at a range of subjects and discover where your passions lie. You’ll work hands-on in small teams and start to experience our rich international community - both in our diverse classroom and The Hague.

Year 3
In year 3 and 4 you’ll get the opportunity to specialize in a specific field, wicked problem, or professional role or be a generalist. During these 2 years, you’ll be able to draft your own learning path by choosing specific specializations, minors, and internships.

Here you will find the cool specializations we just put together that you can choose from:
Focus on European governance and study trips to Brussels;
Work on peace building and human rights strategies with existing organizations and developing an impact campaign and documentary with professional equipment;
Starting your own nonprofit organization and advising existing nonprofits on how to improve their important work in the nonprofit management;
Learning about global governance (especially from the global south) from practitioners from across the world in Global Governance and Development.

Year 4
In year 4 you’ll have the opportunity to choose between a professional product track or a thesis track to be eligible for graduation. Your mentor will guide you throughout year 3 and 4 to help you make the right choice for you. See what our lecturer Hector Lara has to say about it.

With the professional product you can make a transition to a Masters Degree. Do you know we have a partnership with Leiden University?

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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