Political Theory: Master Programs in English

English-taught Political Theory Master 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 Master Programs in English: Overview

Intake

50%
Winter Semester
50%
Both Semesters

Language of Instruction

70%
English only
30%
English & German

Numerus Clausus

70%
without admission restriction
30%
with admission restriction

Tuition fees

GermanyEU Germans & EU Students
World Non-EU Students
80%
tuition-free
20%
with tuition

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