Overview

At European Master in Government at Pompeu Fabra Universty students choose one of three fields of specialization: Political Behaviour, International Relations and European Integration, or Public Policy and Comparative Politics. They choose courses corresponding to their field of specialization, in agreement with the director of the Master's degree.

The final master thesis is worth 30 ECTS points (compared to 20 ECTS for the Master of Research in Political Science).

Programme Structure

In the year spent at Pompeu Fabra, students choose their courses among those offered for the Master of Research in Political Science (the list of courses is available here). There are no compulsory classes for EMiG students, though it is strongly recommended that 1st year EMiG students take all compulsory classes of the Master of Research in Political Science.Students who start the EMiG programme at Pompeu Fabra University take twelve 5-ECTS courses at UPF in the first year. In the second year they move to Konstanz, where they take four courses (one 9-ECTS course and three 7-ECTS courses) plus the final Master Thesis (30 ECTS).Students spend one year at each university and write a joint Master thesis. All classes are taught in English.They receive a master's degree diploma from each one of them ("Master of Arts in Public Administration" from the University of Konstanz and "'Master of Research in Political Science" from Pompeu Fabra University).Students can start the programme either in Barcelona or in Konstanz. They should register in the University in which they want to spend the first year.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Political and Social Research

Idioms of Analysis in Political Science

Techniques of Statistical Analysis

Techniques of Statistical Analysis

Master Thesis Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

European Law European Studies View 7 other Masters in European Law in Spain

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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

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official undergraduate degree/diploma and the corresponding academic transcript, with the average grade at your home university.
Curriculum Vitae in English.
Proof of English language (level B2.2). You can find here a list of equivalences for various certificates and courses.
A letter of motivation in English stating the candidate's interest in following the master's programme (maximum length: 2 pages).
Two letters of recommendation (both academic).
A copy of your Identity Card or Passport.

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

5749 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5749 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

1800 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1800 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Barcelona

770 - 1360 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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Overview

Programme Structure

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

Tuition Fee

International

EU/EEA

Living costs for Barcelona

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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