Overview

The curriculum of the Political Science program at University of Bamberg is particularly diverse, allowing you to focus intensively on specific areas or to study political science without a specific concentration. Learn more about the program structure, the typical course of study, as well as internships, study abroad opportunities, or even an international dual master’s degree.

Areas of Focus

Democratic Politics: Examine how democracies change: political behavior, party competition, and institutions in the context of modern societies.

International Relations and Global Public Policy: Analyze global challenges, international institutions, and their impact on national policy—in a well-researched, up-to-date, and empirically grounded manner.

Computation, Data, Politics: Analyze global challenges, international institutions, and their impact on national policy—in a well-reasoned, up-to-date manner based on empirical findings.

What Sets Us Apart

Research-oriented, predominantly English-language instruction based on the latest scientific findings

Methodologically sound education with a broad empirical scope

Small seminar groups and close faculty supervision

High flexibility through elective specializations and individualized focus areas

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The European Union as a Global Actor

Warfare and Welfare: How War Influences Social Policy

Political Sociology: Immigration and Democracy

Theories of Democratic Politics

Research Seminar International Relations: International Security

Argumentation in Political Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-04-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-25 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-10-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English, Partially taught in German

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bamberg, Germany

Disciplines

Political Science View 36 other Masters in Political Science in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The following are the entry requirements:

Overall grade of 2.5 or better

; ≥ 70 ECTS credits with a political science background including methods, of which a maximum of 20 ECTS credits may be in the area of methods.

Overall grade 3.0 or better

; ≥ 90 ECTS credits with a political science background including methods, of which a maximum of 20 ECTS credits may be in the area of methods.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

At the University of Bamberg students have to pay an administrative fee ("Semesterbeitrag") of 123 Euros per term.

Living costs

Bamberg

Germany

630 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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