This two-year program is an advanced research-oriented master's program, offered jointly by Maastricht University in the Netherlands, Leuphana University at Lüneburg in Germany, and University of Valencia in Spain. This unique collaboration of renowned universities offers a truly international experience. The three universities award a joint degree of Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Work and Organizational Psychology to successful students.

Gaining professional competencies

This program fosters knowledge and a broad set of professional competencies in work and organizational psychology. It focuses on developing students' strong theoretical, methodological, and communication skills. These skills are crucial for designing, implementing, and evaluating research and applied projects within the field of work and organizational psychology. Moreover, the program fosters students’ understanding of the most pressing contemporary challenges of the world of work in the 21st century.

During their studies, the students will learn about basic and applied research to gain insights into the theory and practice of the field of work and organizational psychology and learn to add value within organizations and contribute to society.

Studying an international program

As a joint program offered by Maastricht University, Leuphana University Lüneburg, and the University of Valencia, each university brings its unique expertise to the program, with strengths in occupational health psychology, organizational behavior, entrepreneurship, intervention research, and research methods. Studying in an international environment across three European countries equips students with valuable intercultural competencies and language skills alongside their professional training. These competencies are essential for professionals and researchers in today's globalized work and organizational landscape. Furthermore, the program fosters the development of strong international social ties as well as learning to work in international contexts.

Preparing for future careers

This program is designed for highly motivated students who are committed to academic excellence and aspire to pursue careers in academia or management within the field of work and organizational psychology. The program integrates advanced theoretical and methodological knowledge with practical, hands-on research training, enabling graduates to create positive organizational and societal impact in their professional careers. Graduates of this program are well-prepared for successful careers in both applied and academic settings.

In applied settings, graduates have multiple career options including leading positions in business management and consulting, HR, research institutes, public administration, or policy advising. Moreover, the international scope of the program equips graduates with the skills and experience necessary to thrive in international job markets and succeed in careers with globally operating organizations. Graduates aspiring to pursue academic careers will benefit from the program’s strong emphasis on high-quality training in research methods combined with profound theoretical knowledge. This program is therefore particularly well-suited for students who are interested in pursuing doctoral studies in work and organizational psychology after the master’s program.

Learning in an active setting

The program uses an active, student-centered approach to learning and combines individual with group work. This instructional approach fosters students’ skills in individual and collective reflection, analyzing and solving real-world problems, and working cooperatively in teams.