Master of Public Administration in Global Engagement and Internationalisation of Higher Education Mykolas Romeris University, Lithuania

The Global Engagement and Internationalisation of Higher Education Master of Public Administration (MPA) programme is designed for higher education professionals seeking to strategically lead internationalisation, partnerships, innovation, and institutional development processes in a global higher education environment. The programme focuses on integrating higher education policy, internationalisation, digital transformation, and sustainability into evidence-informed and values-based decision-making.

What makes this programme distinctive?

• Partnership with the International Association of Universities (IAU) – the programme is developed and delivered in cooperation with the International Association of Universities, bringing together global expertise, international academic networks, and diverse regional perspectives.
• One-year flexible study model – a blended learning format allows professionals to combine studies with their careers through primarily online learning complemented by international in-person sessions.
• Practice-oriented learning – the programme addresses real institutional challenges related to internationalisation strategies, mobility, partnerships, quality assurance, AI, and digital transformation.
• Applied Research Thesis – instead of a purely theoretical thesis, students develop an applied project focused on sustainable institutional change and real organisational impact.
• Micro-credentials and IAU certificates – selected modules may be taken as stand-alone micro-credentials that can later be accumulated towards the full degree, offering flexible lifelong learning pathways.

Who is the programme for?

The programme is intended for professionals with at least three years of managerial experience in higher education.

It is particularly relevant for:

• international relations and partnership coordinators,
• strategy, quality assurance, research and study administration professionals,
• higher education policy and project experts,
• leaders and professionals aiming to strengthen competencies in global engagement and international cooperation.

As the programme is designed for experienced higher education professionals, the learning process is built not only on academic knowledge, but also on the exchange of professional experience, peer learning, and collaborative reflection on real institutional challenges. Participants bring diverse perspectives from different countries, higher education systems, and organisational contexts, creating an international learning environment where knowledge is co-created through dialogue, critical discussion, and practice-based problem-solving.

This approach enables participants not only to deepen their understanding of internationalisation processes, but also to critically reflect on their own institutional realities, compare global practices, and develop sustainable and context-sensitive solutions applicable to their professional environments.