Overview

You will gain, above all, social-scientific knowledge and analytical skills. In addition to this, you will acquire sound knowledge and skills in the methods of empirical political and administration research. The Politics and Public Administration programme at University of Konstanz will also include solid foundations in neighbouring subjects (economics and law), as well as work experience and a stay abroad.

Career prospects

Typical work areas include:

Public administration at the federal and state level, in local governments
Parties, organisations, associations
International organisations
Development cooperation
Non-governmental organisations
Management in the private sector, business consulting, human resources
Science and research

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Events of the Department of Politics and Public Administration

Comparative Authoritarian Politics

Data Management for Social Scientists

Political Psychology and International Relations

Gender and Development

Causes of Democratic Backsliding

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in German

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Administration Political Science

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or equivalent.

Tuition Fee

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International

3000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1500 EUR per semester during 36 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 36 months.

Living costs for Konstanz

630 - 1000 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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