Governance and Public Policy

Interdisciplinary political science degree that examines how state institutions, society, law, economics, and international actors interact, with options for double degrees and a compulsory internship.

Academic requirements

To apply for this degree programme you need a recognised university entrance qualification, e.g., the German "Abitur" or an equivalent qualification.

Minimum GPA

None stated.

English requirements

No separate English score is published. For international applicants to this German-taught programme, German level B2 is required at application and C1/DSH-2 at enrolment.

German requirements

You will need German language skills at level C1 CEFR or higher to study this degree programme, as that is the main language of instruction for this programme. Therefore, you will have to provide a recognised German language certificate such as DSH-2 or TestDaF 4 in all four categories, unless German was the language of instruction for your secondary school education (e.g., Abitur at a German international school) or prior tertiary education.

Accepted bachelor fields

Requires a recognised higher education entrance qualification for undergraduate study.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

123.70 EUR per semester in Summer Semester 2026.

ECTS credits

180

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 123.70 EUR per semester in Summer Semester 2026.

Leads to careers in international organisations, associations and political parties, media and public relations, public administration, foundations, policy advisory bodies, education, and related private-sector roles.

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