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 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in German

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Konstanz, Germany

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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

3418 EUR / year

≈ 3418 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Students from a country within the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA) do not have to pay tuition. Semester fee: 209 euros.

Living costs

Konstanz

Germany

630 - 1000 EUR / month

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

Funding

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