Governance study programs

Study Governance in Germany (2026/27)

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Germany stands out as a global hub for Governance studies, offering international students access to cutting-edge programs at renowned institutions like the Hertie School of Governance in Berlin, the Willy Brandt School in Erfurt, and the German University of Administrative Sciences Speyer. These English-taught programs explore how societies organize decision-making in the face of digital transformation, multilevel governance, and populist challenges, combining public policy analysis, administrative law, institutional economics, and regulatory design with practical training in evidence-based policymaking, stakeholder engagement, and digital government solutions. Students gain insights into Germany’s federal system, EU-level governance, and innovations in citizen participation, sustainability, and crisis management, while internships with ministries, EU offices, GIZ, think tanks, and civic tech startups provide real-world experience.

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Fees & Costs

German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
German Students
Degree
Tuition Fee
Bachelor
0 - 5,040 euros (per semester)
Master
0 - 10,000 euros (per semester)
MBA
3,480 euros (per semester)
LL.M.
No tuition fees
Disclaimer: You should use this text as a general guide, but it cannot serve as a guarantee. Keep in mind that there is no universal tuition fee that applies to all study programs and all student groups. Hence, we urge you to always individually double-check the specific fees of the specific study programs on their official websites.

Deadlines

Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Governance study programs in Germany.
German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
Winter Semester
Summer Semester
Admission-restricted courses Admission-free courses
Master15 July31 July
Bachelor15 July15 July
MBANo coursesNo information
LL.M.No information31 July
Master
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
31 July
Bachelor
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
15 July
MBA
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
No information
LL.M.
Admission-restricted courses
No information
Admission-free courses
31 July
Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.
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Numerus Clausus (Admission Restriction)

For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).
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