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  • University University of Erfurt
  • Degree Master of Public Policy
  • Degree Master of Public Policy, M.P.P.
  • Study Type Second cycle
  • Mode of admission without admission restriction
  • Beginning Students First-year students can only apply or register for the winter semester.
  • Standard period of study (amount) 4 semesters
  • Study Mode (elucidation) full time
  • Location (main / branches campus) Erfurt
  • Admission semester winter semester
  • Subject

    Das Economic Sciences, Economics gehört zum Studienbereiche Economic Sciences der Fächergruppe Economic Sciences, Law.

    Weitere Informationen zum Studienbereich Economic Sciences.

    Weitere Informationen zur Fächergruppe Economic Sciences, Law.

    Economic Sciences, Economics

    Das Political Science gehört zum Studienbereiche Political Sciences der Fächergruppe Humanities and Social Sciences.

    Weitere Informationen zum Studienbereich Political Sciences.

    Weitere Informationen zur Fächergruppe Humanities and Social Sciences.

    Political Science

  • Areas of Concentration Conflict Studies and Management, Development and Socio-economic Policy, International and Global Public Policy, Non-profit Management and Social Entrepreneurship
  • Field of study
    • Target group The Master of Public Policy (MPP) is aimed at young academics and professionals seeking a career in public service, including government agencies, international organisations and the non-profit sector. The MPP programme equips future decision-makers with the knowledge and practical skills they need to promote the public interest and make informed policy decisions.
    • kind of Master course according to the KMK providing further education
    • Main instruction language English
    • Further language(s) German
    • Annotation of the Higher Education Institution The Brandt School's Master of Public Policy (MPP) is a two-year interdisciplinary English-language degree programme. Based on political science, economics, sociology, public administration and law, the MPP curriculum establishes the necessary skills and knowledge bases for professional policy analysts. The curriculum includes courses in political and economic analysis, statistics, public administration, management and ethics. During the coursework, research and practice, students develop an understanding of policy processes and the institutions and actors involved in this process. The MPP is a practice-oriented continuing education course with a standard period of study of four semesters, which corresponds to 120 ECTS credits. The academic degree corresponds to the second study cycle/Level 7 according to the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).
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  • Access and Admission Requirements
    • Mode of admission without admission restriction
    • Admission semester winter semester
    • Completed academic degree comprising at least 6 semesters or achievement of the required aptitude professionally or in some other way; above-average performance in degree course and/or work; analytical talent and strong interest in political problems and a leading position as well as practical experience in a corresponding professional field; at least one year of professional training in a relevant area of public policy. Very good knowledge of the spoken and written English language.
      more information regarding admission requirements
    • Completion of first university degree Bachelor/Bakkalaureus, Diplom, Staatsexamen, Master

      Minimum requirements for first university degree:
      • Minimum standard period of study: 6 semesters
    • Required language skills
    • Required minimum language skills that must be proven by passing one or more of the following language tests:
      • Cambridge (English): Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) oder Cambridge English C2 Proficiency (CPE)
      • IELTS (English): 6.5 Punkte
      • TOEFL IBT (English): mind. 90 Punkte
    • Required practical experience In addition to completing your first university degree, you need the following practical experience to be admitted onto this degree programme:
      • 1 year Work experience in the field of in a relevant area of public policy
  • Programme Dates and Deadlines
    • Wintersemester 2025/2026
      • Lecture period
      • 13.10.2025 — 07.02.2026
      • Deadlines for Germans and Inhabitants
        • Beginning Students
        • Das Bewerbungsportal öffnet zum 1. Januar. Priority Deadline für alle Bewerbungen: 28. Februar (29. Februar im Schaltjahr) Non-Priority Deadline: 30. April Non-Priority Deadline für alle Bewerbungen und finale Deadline für Bewerber:innen, die ein Visum für die Einreise nach Deutschland benötigen. Finale Deadline: 15. Juli Finale Deadline für Bewerber:innen aus EU- und EFTA-Ländern (und Bildungsinländer*innen), die kein Visum für die Einreise nach Deutschland benötigen.
      • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
        • Bewerbungsfrist EU-Ausländer Das Bewerbungsportal öffnet zum 1. Januar. Priority Deadline für alle Bewerbungen: 28. Februar (29. Februar im Schaltjahr) Non-Priority Deadline: 30. April Non-Priority Deadline für alle Bewerbungen und finale Deadline für Bewerber:innen, die ein Visum für die Einreise nach Deutschland benötigen. Finale Deadline: 15. Juli Finale Deadline für Bewerber:innen aus EU- und EFTA-Ländern (und Bildungsinländer*innen), die kein Visum für die Einreise nach Deutschland benötigen.
      • Deadlines for International Students from Countries that are not EU Members
        • Bewerbungsfrist Nicht-EU-Ausländer Das Bewerbungsportal öffnet zum 1. Januar. Priority Deadline für alle Bewerbungen: 28. Februar (29. Februar im Schaltjahr) Non-Priority Deadline: 30. April Non-Priority Deadline für alle Bewerbungen und finale Deadline für Bewerber:innen, die ein Visum für die Einreise nach Deutschland benötigen. Finale Deadline: 15. Juli Finale Deadline für Bewerber:innen aus EU- und EFTA-Ländern (und Bildungsinländer*innen), die kein Visum für die Einreise nach Deutschland benötigen.
  • Tuition Fee
    • Tuition fee 1.800 EUR / Semester
    • Annotation to the tuition fee Postgraduate course subject to fees: EUR 7,400 for the entire programme (four semesters)

      As of 2025/26: EUR 1,900 per semester
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