Overview

About this Degree

The Master of Public Policy offered by the University of Erfurt equips future decision makers with the knowledge and practical skills they will need to advance the public interest and make sound policy decisions.

Drawn from political science, economics, sociology, public administration and law, the MPP curriculum builds the skills and knowledge base required of a professional policy analyst. It includes courses in political and economic analysis, statistics, public management and ethics. Throughout the coursework, research and field experience, students develop their understanding of the policy process and the institutions and actors involved in that process.

On these pages you can find all relevant information about the MPP’s curriculum, and on available courses and teaching materials.

The MPP curriculum has been revised and is currently undergoing accreditation. The revised program is scheduled to start in the winter semester 2020/21 for the class of 2020-22. For more information or if you applying to the Helmut Schmidt Programme intake 2020, please consult the MPP curriculum (2020).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economic Policy Analysis
Microeconomics I: Game Theory
Public Administration and Finance
Management and Leadership
Ethics in the Public Sector

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-05 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Erfurt, Germany

Disciplines

Public Policy Political Science View 21 other Masters in Public Policy 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

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

higher education entrance qualification (i.e. high school diploma, Abitur)
college or university degree (i.e. Bachelor, Master, Diploma, state exam, etc.) with a minimum duration of 6 semesters, ideally in subjects from the social sciences, economics, or law
professional work experience (minimum of one year)
above-average grades or above-average professional performance
analytical talent and pronounced interest in political problems
very good English language proficiency

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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

3800 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1900 EUR per semester during 24 months.
EU/EEA

3800 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1900 EUR per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Erfurt

730 - 1100 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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