11 November 2026, 04:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Governance and Public Poliсу
(Starting: Winter Semester)
- Starting
- Winter Semester
- Mode of Admission:
- no admission restriction (Online Application Process)
- Study Mode:
- On campus
Course Description
In an era of global challenges, governance experts must navigate complex political landscapes. The Governance and Public Policy (M.A.) at the University of Passau equips students with interdisciplinary knowledge in politics, economics, and sustainability. Through a research-driven and practice-oriented curriculum, students develop the analytical and leadership skills needed to shape policies and drive positive change in an interconnected world.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's degree in social science, business studies, economics, or a law degree.
Required ECTS crеdits: 180.
An overall result of, or equivalent to, at least 2.3 according to the German grading scale, or be ranked among the best 50% of their cohοrt.
If your degree falls short of the minimum grade requirement, you can still be admitted if you can provide an official document from your prior university stating that you were among the best 70% of your cohort (i.e. your fellow students in the same exam periοd).
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
GermanApplication & Admission
Application Deadlines
German Students 
Other EU Students 
Non-EU Students Non-EU StudentsApplies to e.g. Business Administration, European Studies, Governance and Public Policy, Cultural Economics and Business Informatics. Exceptions: International Economics and Business 30 June; Pastorale Arbeit 31 July; Caritaswissenschaft und werteorientiertes Management 30 September. The campus portal opens on 15 April.
| Intake | Winter Semester |
| Application start | 15 April |
| Application deadline | 30 Junein > 7 months |
| Application mode | Directly at university |
German Students
| Intake | Winter Semester |
| Application start | 15 April |
| Application deadline | 15 Julyin > 8 months |
| Application mode | Directly at university |
Other EU Students
| Intake | Winter Semester |
| Application start | 15 April |
| Application deadline | 15 Julyin > 8 months |
| Application mode | Directly at university |
Application Procedure & Selection
Application Documents
You must provide the following documents:
- The (final or preliminary) transcript/Transcript of Records for your prior undergraduate study. Your transcript should show that you have completed o 60 ECTS credits’ worth of modules in the social sciences and/or economics and/or law as well as o social and/or economic research modules in the amount of 10 ECTS credits. Examples of such research modules are mathematics, statistics or empirical social research.
- A recognised certificate showing English language skills at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (СΕFR).
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