Short Courses

Enrol in UNU-MERIT's MPP short courses to update your skills. Courses run 4-8 weeks, offering certificates and credits.

“If you are short on time but have a desire to update your knowledge and skills, then joining a short course at UNU-MERIT can be a perfect way of furthering your personal and professional ambitions in just 4-8 weeks. Led by seasoned experts, our courses offer a perfect blend of theory and real-world applications. Embrace problem-based learning, collaborate closely with fellow students, and delve into subjects vital for public policy and human development. Browse our curriculum and find the ideal course(s) that resonate with your aspirations. We hope to welcome you to Maastricht soon.” 

Elaine Lebon-McGregor, Academic Programme Director of the MPP

Short courses available from our MSc programme for 2026-2027

Course nameApplication DeadlineStart DateEnd Date
Public Policy (MPP4301)1 Jun 202631 August 202625 Sept 2026
Public Economics (MPP4302) 1 Jul 202628 Sept 202623 Oct 2026
Migration Studies: Concepts, Theories and Trends (MGR4401)November 2026 - To be announcedFebruary 2027 - To be announcedAbril 2027 - To be announced
Migration Effects, Policy and Governance (MGR4502)January 2027 - To be announcedAbril 2027 - To be announcedJune 2027 - To be announced

If you have any questions regarding our short courses, please feel free to reach out to the Capacity Development Office at the email address:  shortcourses@merit.unu.edu. 

Capacity Development Office - Short course

Public Policy (MPP4301)

This course provides student with a comprehensive introduction to the key concepts, processes, and dynamics of public policy.

Capacity Development Office - Short course

Public Economics (MPP4302)

This course analyses the public sector, including the allocation of resources and the redistribution of income.

Capacity Development Office - Short course

Migration Studies: Concepts, Theories and Trends (MGR4401)

This course provides students an introduction to migration studies, to understand different forms of migration and the ‘migration life-cycle’.

Capacity Development Office - Short course

Migration Effects, Policy and Governance (MGR4502)

This course in the migration specialisation deals with migration effects and policy.