Master Administration publique at Université Lumière Lyon 2

Programme overview

The Master Administration publique trains managers and experts able to take responsibility in public and quasi-public organisations: local authorities, state administrations, public bodies, inter-municipal structures and agencies running territorial public policies. In the second year two complementary parcours are offered, Management public and Expert territorial, each also available in a Prépa Talents version for candidates from socially diverse backgrounds.

Faculty: Faculté de Droit Julie-Victoire Daubié | Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS, M1-M2) | Study mode: full-time (French) | Location: Bron, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

The first year (M1) is a common core combining public action law, public policy analysis, administrative science, inter-municipal law and preparation for civil service competitions.

Career pathways

Management and expert roles in local authorities, state administration, public establishments and public-policy bodies; progression to doctorate.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Aimed mainly at initial-training students with a licence in public law or public administration (or equivalent) who master the fundamentals of public law, basic economics and accounting. M1 applications via Mon Master; M2 via eCandidat; non-EU applicants in Campus France countries via Études en France.

Domestic applicants: EUR 255 a year (2026/2027). National registration fee for a master's, EU/EEA applicants. Reduced rate 167 EUR in specific cases (double degree, multiple courses, gap year). Apprentices and professionalisation-contract students are exempt (borne by the employer). CVEC is not included Source

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026/2027). Differentiated registration fee for non-EU students for a master's. Reduced rate 2,633 EUR in specific cases. Exemptions apply in specific cases. CVEC is not included. Source

Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS, M1-M2)

Apply through the official page: https://www.univ-lyon2.fr/formation/candidatures

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