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5 reasons why to choose this Master

Focus on research in different knowledge areas

Dive into the analysis of collective decision-making, the history of ideas, ethics, the behavior of governments and voters, or welfare economics! Research how political science, economics, and philosophy are interlinked.

Brilliant and diverse career prospects

After completing this master’s program, you’ll have the skills required to start a successful career in different areas such as the private and public sector, governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as research.

Live and study in a vibrant metropolis

Hamburg is not only Germany's largest port where millions of tons of products are traded every year, but also a major global player of the aerospace industry, as well as an important economic hub for multinational corporations of the media, insurance, science and technology sector.

Great University and outstanding Faculty

Universität Hamburg is one of Germany’s largest and most renowned universities. As one of only 10 universities in Germany, it has recently been awarded the status of a University of Excellence by the German Council of Science and Humanities. Universität Hamburg offers great study and research programs in all arts and sciences. The Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences provides a top-class education with sophisticated infrastructure and a multicultural community.

Stay at Universität Hamburg and pursue further research

Take advantage of the research environment and facilities of the university such as the research laboratory at the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences, the Excellence Cluster “Climate, Climatic Change, and Society (CliCCS), the Center for Sustainable Society Research (CSS) and the Hamburg Center for Health Economics (HCHE).

Course description

Can you imagine a master's degree that combines theories, methods, and findings in the areas of political science, economics, and philosophy? If so, do you want to use this body of knowledge in order to solve real-world collective decision-making problems in the areas of politics, international institutions, or corporate governance? During the M.Sc. in Politics, Economics and Philosophy at Universität Hamburg, you will acquire the essential skills! This research-oriented program will teach you how to analyze and govern the social, economic, and political consequences of individual and collective decisions. It will open your eyes to an exciting world of knowledge.

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Winter Semester
(starting in October)

Summer Semester
(starting in April)

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