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Study Development Studies in Germany: 18 Universities with 21 English Degree Programs
All important info for international students in Germany (2022/2023)
Updated: 07-01-2022 | Reading Time: 3 minutes
Born out of the necessity of understanding the effects of colonialism on current political provisions, Development Studies is the interdisciplinary branch of social science and economics that seeks to explain political and social factors that either enhance or limit development in countries. Students will be required to learn a range of topics (history, economics, law, media, and even notions of engineering) in order to formulate and apply frameworks on different levels of governance building.
Overview
21
Study Programs in English
18
Universities
13
Universities in International Rankings
Tuition Fees
Minimum:
€ 0 (14 programs for EU citizens, 13 programs for Non-EU citizens)
Maximum:
€ 11,994 per semester (1 program for EU citizens/Non-EU)
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester
between July 15 and June 30
Summer Semester
between July 15 and June 15
Top-ranked German Universities in Development Studies
Top 100 Worldwide
Top 250 Worldwide
National Ranking
#42Times Higher Education Ranking
Heidelberg University
public University
No. of Students: approx. 27,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 - € 1,500 (per semester)
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #57, QS World University Rankings #63
Tuition Fees
2 English Degree Programs for Development Studies in Germany
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences
Kleve
Sustainable Agriculture
Bachelor of Science Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
3.5 Years
Duration
A unique program aimed at revolutionizing agricultureTake advantage of national and international excursionsComplete an internship or do a semester abroad
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences
Kleve
Sustainable Development Management
Master of Arts Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration
A unique program combining economics and political science with sustainable developmentGreat career chances in international organizationsOption to access the DAAD's EPOS Scholarship
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester 2022/2023
Summer Semester 2023
Winter Semester 2023/2024
8 programs
4 programs
19 programs
Application Modes
Application Modes
0% national admission restriction (national NC)
28.6% local admission restriction (local NC)
28.6% no admission restriction
42.8% no information provided
Application Process
Application Process
76.2% directly at University
23.8% via uni-assist
6 English Degree Programs for Development Studies in Germany
University of Duisburg-Essen
Duisburg / Essen
International Relations and Development Policy
Master of Arts Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
University of Duisburg-Essen
Duisburg / Essen
Development and Governance
Master of Arts Application Deadlines: 31 Mar (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1 Year
Duration
University of Bayreuth
Bayreuth
Development Studies (English track)
Master of Arts Application Deadlines: 15 Jul/01 Oct (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
TH Köln - Cologne University of Applied Sciences
Cologne
Natural Resources Management and Development
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 31 Mar/12 Jun (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
University of Göttingen
Göttingen
Development Economics
Master of Arts Application Deadlines: 15 Jun (Winter) - 15 Nov (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Leipzig University
Leipzig
Joint International Master's Programme in Sustainable Development
Master of Science , Master of Arts Application Deadlines: 18 Mar (Winter)
€ 600
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Language Requirements
IELTS Band
TOEFL Scores
Cambridge Levels
Minimum:
5 (1 program )
Minimum:
79 (2 programs )
Minimum:
B2 First (FCE) (2 programs )
Maximum:
7 (8 programs )
Maximum:
96 (1 program )
Maximum:
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (5 programs )
IELTS Band
Minimum:
5 (1 program )
Maximum:
7 (8 programs )
TOEFL Scores
Minimum:
79 (2 programs )
Maximum:
96 (1 program )
Cambridge Levels
Minimum:
B2 First (FCE) (2 programs )
Maximum:
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (5 programs )
6 English Degree Programs for Development Studies in Germany
HTW Berlin - University of Applied Sciences
Berlin
International and Development Economics
Master of Arts Application Deadlines: 30 Sep (Summer)
€ 834
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration
University of Göttingen
Göttingen
International Agribusiness and Rural Development
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 30 Sep (Winter) - 31 Aug (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
University of Kassel
Kassel
Global Political Economy and Development
Master of Arts Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Heidelberg University
Development, Environment, Societies, and History of South Asia
Master of Arts Application Deadlines: 15 Jun (Winter) - 15 Nov (Summer)
Free / € 1500
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
University of Passau
Passau
Development Studies
Master of Arts Application Deadlines: 31 May (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Bochum
Development Management
Master of Arts Application Deadlines: 31 Dec (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration
Program Features
2-7 semesters
Duration→ View all programs with online courses
Online Courses
Degree TypesMaster of Arts
Master of Laws
Master of Science
Bachelor of Science
Beginning
Winter intake
76.2%Summer intake
9.5%Winter & Summer intake
14.3%List of all German Universities offering English-taught Study Programs in Development Studies
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public University · No. of Students: 36,000
Program Fees: € 0
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
M.A. (Master of Arts)
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)
Friedensau Adventist University
run by church (state-approved) University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 200
Program Fees: € 11,994 - € 11,996
M.A. (Master of Arts)
M.T.S. (Master of Theological Studies)
public University · No. of Students: 27,000
Program Fees: € 0 - € 1,500
M.A. (Master of Arts)
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
LL.M. (Master of Laws)
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
HTW Berlin - University of Applied Sciences
public University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 14,000
Program Fees: € 834
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
M.A. (Master of Arts)
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
public University · No. of Students: 28,000
Program Fees: € 600
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
M.A. (Master of Arts)
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)
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