training in a comprehensive range of political science subfields and the freedom to choose, which offers a lot of flexibility in pursuing your thematic interests.
a strong emphasis on empirical-analytical training including research design and logic, qualitative methods, and quantitative and computational methods with the statistical software R.
projects in which you apply advanced empirical methods to current research questions in politics, e.g. including training in quantitative text analysis, social media analysis, experiments and causal inference, process tracing, and qualitative comparative analysis.
an international study environment and the opportunity to complete your degree fully in English
Requirements
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
CEFR English
min B2
Cambridge
min B2 First (FCE)
IELTS
min 5.5
TOEFL iBT
min 72
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE)
Cambridge
min C2 Proficiency (CPE)
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no information provided by university
Additional information:
English language knowledge can also be proven by a bachelor's degree totally taught in English (when obtained a bachelor double degree, one year was at least spend in an English-speaking country), master's degree totally taught in English, being an English native speaker (has to be verified by school certificates), school knowledge of English [end of class 11 (G8) or class 12 (G9) with at least 5 points in german grade system - this does apply for German school diplomas only], or an International/European Baccalaureat.
The application deadline for the M.Sc. Political Scienсе at University of Cologne depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 15 June for the winter semester.
German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
As a rule 15 July resp. 15 January; individual programmes may deviate — see the "Masterfahrpläne".
M.Sc. Political Scienсе
University of Cologne
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
15 Junein > 8 months
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
15 Junein > 8 months
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
local admission restriction (local NC)
Location
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University of Cologne
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