International Relations, BA

This bachelor's examines international politics, international economic relations, and international law in an interdisciplinary and application-oriented setting. It connects academic study with simulations, projects, internship experience, and the opportunity to spend a semester abroad.

Academic requirements

A qualifying university entrance qualification. Completion of an eight-week preparatory internship: This is not required for initial admission, but it must be met by the fourth semester re-enrolment deadline at the latest.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

English requirements

The official programme page requires English at CEFR level B2 or better.

Accepted bachelor fields

Not applicable. Admission requires a university entrance qualification; the programme is intended for first-degree applicants rather than for a prior university subject.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

347.10 EUR per semester for Summer Semester 2026 according to the current official Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences tuition-and-fees page.

ECTS credits

210

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 347.10 EUR per semester for Summer Semester 2026 according to the current official Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences tuition-and-fees page.

Graduates are prepared for further study and for work in political organisations, companies, NGOs, or other international and policy-oriented contexts requiring interdisciplinary international-relations skills.

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