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Governance Study Programs in Germany: Application Deadlines (2026/27)
Governance: Deadlines
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.
Show more...Governance Application Deadlines for Summer Semester 2027
Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Governance study programs for the Summer Semester 2027.
German Students 
Other EU Students 
Non-EU Students Non-EU Students| Admission-restricted courses | Admission-free courses | Still open for application | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master | 15 January | 15 January | >90% of Master programs |
| Bachelor | 15 January | 15 January | 100% of Bachelor programs |
| MBA | No courses | 15 March | 100% of MBA programs |
| LL.M. | 15 November | No information | 100% of LL.M. programs |
Admission-restricted courses
15 January
Admission-free courses
15 January
>90% still open for application
Admission-restricted courses
15 January
Admission-free courses
15 January
100% still open for application
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
15 March
100% still open for application
Admission-restricted courses
15 November
Admission-free courses
No information
100% still open for application
Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually. Governance Application Deadlines for Winter Semester 2026/2027
Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Governance study programs for the Winter Semester 2026/2027.
German Students Other EU Students Non-EU Students Non-EU Students| Admission-restricted courses | Admission-free courses | Still open for application | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master | 15 July | 15 July | <10% of Master programs |
| Bachelor | 15 July | 15 July | 17% of Bachelor programs |
| MBA | No courses | 15 September | 0% of MBA programs |
| LL.M. | 15 May | 31 July | 0% of LL.M. programs |
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
15 July
<10% still open for application
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
15 July
17% still open for application
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
15 September
0% still open for application
Admission-restricted courses
15 May
Admission-free courses
31 July
0% still open for application
Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually. 
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