Master of Public Policy

Master of Public Policy (MPP) at the Willy Brandt School of Public Policy

University of Erfurt

Erfurt, GermanyPolitical Science & International Relations

APS Requiredfull-time

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Degree

Master of Public Policy

Language

English

Tuition

€2,225/sem

Duration

4 semesters

Programme Overview

The Master of Public Policy (MPP) is a two-year, interdisciplinary and practice-oriented graduate programme that trains future decision makers from around the world with the analytical tools and practical skills to advance innovative and sustainable policy decisions.

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements: Higher education entrance qualification; college or university degree with a minimum duration of six semesters
Minimum GPA: above-average grades
English requirements: TOEFL Internet-based test: 90 minimum; IELTS academic: 6.5 minimum in total and in each component; Cambridge English C1 Advanced (CAE) or Cambridge English C2 Proficiency (CPE). Test score(s) must not be older than two years.
German requirements: prospective students do not require any German proficiency. During the MPP programme, students who are not proficient in German will attend integrated German language courses to reach level A2 or higher.
Accepted bachelor fields: subjects from the social sciences, economics, or law
APS Certificate: Yes
Thesis required: Yes
Mandatory internship: Yes

Costs & Funding

Tuition fee: 2,100 EUR per semester for the 2026/27 academic year and 2,225 EUR per semester for the 2027/28 academic year
Semester contribution: Approx. 300 EUR per semester
ECTS credits: 120
Funding info: Tuition: 2,100 EUR per semester for the 2026/27 academic year and 2,225 EUR per semester for the 2027/28 academic year Semester contribution: Approx. 300 EUR per semester

Career Outcomes

Career Service assists students with finding internships and connects them to the alumni network. Alumni work in various fields including the private sector, public administration/politics, NGOs, research institutions/think tanks, academia.

Specialisations

Global Public Policy with an emphasis on climate and energySustainable and Inclusive DevelopmentSocial Entrepreneurship and Innovation ManagementPeace and ConflictDigital Policy and Artificial Intelligence

Typical job roles

Public service professionalGovernment agency staffInternational organisation staffConsultantNon-profit sector professional

Target industries

Public serviceGovernmentInternational organisationsConsultingNon-profit sector