Career opportunities

This program is highly relevant for candidates involved in or aspiring to become involved in higher education, be it as higher education researchers, institutional administrators, policy-makers, curriculum managers, or consultants.

Employment Possibilities

This Master level specialisation in Higher Education Studies aims at providing students with academic expertise and research-based specialised knowledge on key features and dimensions of higher education. Relevant employment opportunities for graduates include, but are not limited to positions at the following organisations and bodies:  

  • national governmental organisations, such as ministries, and quality assessment or internationalisation agencies  
  • public and private higher education institutions
  • national and international university and colleges alliances and networks 
  • non-governmental organisations (NGOs)  
  • international organisations (e.g. OECD, UNESCO, EU)  
  • private companies 

The career prospects for this programme include the following:

  • academic staff of colleges and universities
  • institutional leaders, managers and administrators
  • national or international policy-makers e.g. at Ministries responsible for Higher Education
  • national or international consultants
  • political specialists

Students who have successfully completed the programme with high academic results are qualified to apply to Ph.D. programmes.


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Published Mar. 4, 2021 3:52 PM - Last modified June 28, 2023 9:14 AM