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Study International Relations in Germany: 22 Universities with 23 English Degree Programs
All important info for international students in Germany (2023/2024)
Updated: 05-31-2023 | Reading Time: 3 minutes
The field of International Relations (or International Affairs) stands as a major subdiscipline of political science and concerns itself with the scientific study of the interactions between sovereign states. Students of this subject develop their knowledge in a variety of disciplines such as political theory, law, history, and geography.
Overview
23
Study Programs in English
22
Universities
8
Universities in International Rankings
Tuition Fees
Minimum:
€ 0 (11 programs for EU citizens, 10 programs for Non-EU citizens)
Maximum:
€ 10,000 per semester (1 program for EU citizens/Non-EU)
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester
between May 31 and April 30
Summer Semester
between May 31 and September 15
Top-ranked German Universities in International Relations
Top 100 Worldwide
National Ranking
#74Times Higher Education Ranking
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
public University
No. of Students: approx. 36,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)
QS World University Rankings #128
#83Times Higher Education Ranking
Freie Universität Berlin
public University
No. of Students: approx. 38,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)
QS World University Rankings #127
#89Times Higher Education Ranking
University of Tübingen
public University
No. of Students: approx. 27,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 - € 1,500 (per semester)
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #151-200, QS World University Rankings #168
Tuition Fees
3 English Degree Programs for International Relations in Germany
Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg
Sankt Augustin / Rheinbach
Corporate Social Responsibility & Non-Governmental Organisations Management (MBA)
Master of Business Administration Application Deadlines: 30 Apr/31 Jul (Winter)
€ 4880
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 - 2.5 Years
Duration
Be part of the Center for Sustainable Development (IZNE) while learning vital aspects of corporate social responsibilityEnjoy flexible study schedulesStudy close to an international hub for CSR
Saarland University
Saarbrücken
European and International Law
Master of Laws Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
€ 3400
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1 Year
Duration
Excellent job opportunities in European and international organizationsBe part of a top university and a renowned institute specialized in law — Saarland University and its Europa-InstitutTake part in excursions to important European and international institutions
Friedensau Adventist University
Möckern
International Social Sciences (Full-Time)
Master of Arts Application Deadlines: 31 Mar/31 Aug (Winter)
€ 2960
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Become an expert in international social sciences with special emphasis on developmentTake part in an internship at an international development organizationEnjoy comfortable campus life at Friedensau
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester 2023/2024
Summer Semester 2024
Winter Semester 2024/2025
21 programs
1 programs
23 programs
Application Modes
Application Modes
0% national admission restriction (national NC)
34.8% local admission restriction (local NC)
47.8% no admission restriction
17.4% no information provided
Application Process
Application Process
82.6% directly at University
0% directly at University (incl. VPD from uni-assist)
17.4% via uni-assist
3 English Degree Programs for International Relations in Germany
Friedensau Adventist University
Möckern
Development Studies
Master of Arts Application Deadlines: 30 Jun (Winter)
€ 1999
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
3 Years
Duration
Become an expert in development studiesFlexibility: Study completely online or online + live workshops in the Ivory CoastStudy while you work
International Graduate Center (IGC)
HSB Hochschule Bremen – City University of Applied Sciences · Bremen
MBA in European/Asian Management
Master of Business Administration Application Deadlines: 31 May (Winter)
€ 5300
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration
Become an expert in the European and Asian marketsTake part in field trips and company visitsStudy in the heart of Bremen
International Graduate Center (IGC)
HSB Hochschule Bremen – City University of Applied Sciences · Bremen
MBA in Global Management
Master of Business Administration Application Deadlines: 31 May (Winter)
€ 5300
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration
Become an expert in Global ManagementTake part in field trips and company visitsStudy in the heart of Bremen
Language Requirements
IELTS Band
TOEFL Scores
Cambridge Levels
Minimum:
5 (1 program )
Minimum:
60 (2 programs )
Minimum:
B1 Preliminary (PET) (1 program )
Maximum:
7.5 (1 program )
Maximum:
100 (1 program )
Maximum:
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (2 programs )
IELTS Band
Minimum:
5 (1 program )
Maximum:
7.5 (1 program )
TOEFL Scores
Minimum:
60 (2 programs )
Maximum:
100 (1 program )
Cambridge Levels
Minimum:
B1 Preliminary (PET) (1 program )
Maximum:
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (2 programs )
3 English Degree Programs for International Relations in Germany
International Graduate Center (IGC)
HSB Hochschule Bremen – City University of Applied Sciences · Bremen
MBA in International Tourism Management
Master of Business Administration Application Deadlines: 31 May (Winter)
€ 4833
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration
Become an expert in International Tourism ManagementEnjoy the opportunity to earn a double degreeStudy in the heart of Bremen
European University Viadrina
Frankfurt (Oder)
International Business Administration
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 31 May (Winter) - 30 Nov (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg
Sankt Augustin
Social Protection
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 31 Mar/31 May (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Program Features
2-7 semesters
Duration→ View all programs with online courses
Online Courses
Degree TypesMaster of Arts
Master of Business Administration
Master of Laws
Master of Science
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Beginning
Winter intake
87%Summer intake
0%Winter & Summer intake
13%List of all German Universities offering English-taught Study Programs in International Relations
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Academy for Cultural Diplomacy
private (state-approved) University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 0
Program Fees: € 3,000
M.A. (Master of Arts)
Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt
run by church (state-approved) University · No. of Students: 5,000
Program Fees: € 0
M.A. (Master of Arts)
private (state-approved) University · No. of Students: 1,500
Program Fees: € 0 - € 10,000
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
M.A. (Master of Arts)
public University · No. of Students: 6,600
Program Fees: € 0
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
public University · No. of Students: 38,000
Program Fees: € 0
M.A. (Master of Arts)
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