National and International Administration and Policy (MANIA)

MANIA is an English-language master's programme in public administration and public policy with an international and interdisciplinary perspective. It combines academic training with professional orientation in governance, administration, policy analysis, and management, and also offers a fast-track doctoral option.

Minimum GPA

None stated.

English requirements

English language skills at least at C1 level (CEFR).

German requirements

Some courses may be offered in German.

Accepted bachelor fields

Applicants need a first degree in administrative science, political science, sociology, economics, law, or a related subject. The official programme page also requires at least 40 CP in economics, public administration, public policy, political science, business administration, quantitative methods, law, or sociology, with at least 6 CP in public administration or public management and 6 CP in quantitative methods.

APS Certificate

Yes

Mandatory internship

No

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

354.80 EUR per semester (current general University of Potsdam semester fee for Summer Semester 2026).

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 354.80 EUR per semester (current general University of Potsdam semester fee for Summer Semester 2026).

Graduates are prepared for careers in public administration, public policy, governance, administrative reform, digital government, crisis management, and related research or doctoral pathways.

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