Willy Brandt School of Public Policy: List of all English-taught study programs (2026/27)

The Willy Brandt School of Public Policy, also known as the Brandt School, is a public institute for research and education in the field of public policy at the University of Erfurt, Germany's youngest public university. Established in 2002 as part of the Faculty of Legal, Social and Economic Sciences, the Brandt School has been preparing students for the challenges of today's complex political world through its interdisciplinary, practice-oriented, and international approach to public policy education.

Located in the historic city of Erfurt, the Brandt School is situated on the modern campus of the University of Erfurt, which offers a unique blend of historical architecture and state-of-the-art facilities. The school's central location in Germany, at the crossroads of Western and Eastern Europe, provides students with a distinctive perspective on global policy issues.

The Brandt School offers a two-year, full-time Master of Public Policy (MPP) program, which is the first of its kind in Germany. The curriculum draws from various disciplines, including political science, economics, sociology, public administration, and law, equipping students with the tools and methods necessary for effective policy analysis, development, and implementation.