Political Theory Bachelor Programs

Political Theory Bachelor Programs in Germany (2026/2027)

Political Theory programs in Germany provide international students with the opportunity to study in one of the world’s most intellectually rich environments, where the legacies of Marx, Arendt, and Habermas intersect with a political history shaped by dictatorship, division, and democratic renewal. These English-taught degrees combine philosophical depth with contemporary relevance, exploring themes such as human dignity in constitutional law, sovereignty in the context of European integration, populism through Critical Theory, and economic justice in debates on universal basic income. Students engage with classical thinkers from Plato to Rousseau as well as modern German contributions from Kant to the Frankfurt School, applying theoretical insights to pressing issues like migration policy, climate activism, and democratic resilience.

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Political Theory Bachelor Programs: Overview

Intake

85%
Winter Semester
14%
Both Semesters
2%
Fall trimester

Language of Instruction

6%
English & German
2%
English & other language
86%
German only
6%
German (and some English)

Numerus Clausus

52%
without admission restriction
48%
with admission restriction

Tuition fees

GermanyEU Germans & EU Students
World Non-EU Students
83%
tuition-free
17%
with tuition

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