Master’s College European Studies (MAC-ES)

This online qualification programme prepares students for the Master of Public Administration in European Studies at RWTH Aachen University. It is designed to close academic gaps in areas such as the European Union, European economic relations, and academic English before the MPA-ES.

Academic requirements

A minimum of six months of suitable practical experience (full-time work, part-time work, internships, research projects, etc.)

Minimum GPA

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

English requirements

The official RWTH International Academy application page states that English proof is required by the time of enrollment. Accepted proof includes TOEFL iBT at least 90, IELTS at least 6.0, Cambridge B2 First with grade B, Cambridge C1 Advanced, Cambridge C2 Proficiency, PTE Academic at least 60, UNIcert II or higher, or an RWTH Language Center placement test at level B2.2.1 or higher.

Accepted bachelor fields

The official MPA European Studies page states the underlying MPA is open to all disciplines and requires a bachelor's degree. The official qualification-program application page also states that applicants should check the academic requirements of the target MPA European Studies programme before applying.

APS Certificate

No

Tuition fee

The official RWTH International Academy fees page lists tuition fees for the MPA as 18,000 EUR for the 3-semester standard course duration.

Semester contribution

The official RWTH costs page lists the semester fee as 338.05 EUR in 2026. The RWTH International Academy application page additionally describes the university semester fee as approximately 300 EUR per semester.

ECTS credits

10

Funding info

Tuition: The official RWTH International Academy fees page lists tuition fees for the MPA as 18,000 EUR for the 3-semester standard course duration. Semester contribution: The official RWTH costs page lists the semester fee as 338.05 EUR in 2026. The RWTH International Academy application page additionally describes the university semester fee as approximately 300 EUR per semester.

The official MPA European Studies page states the programme supports preparation for leadership roles connected to European policy, governance, and technology-related fields. It highlights European knowledge for international cooperation, engineering-based understanding of emerging technologies, and work at the interface of technology and EU regulation.

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