Development and Governance (M.A.)

Teaching language & entry conditions

Degree level

Master's

Teaching language

English

Duration

1 year full-time (60 ECTS)

Intake

October start, winter semester.

The provider states all classes are taught in English. The current self-financed page uses IELTS 6.5; an older general page still states 6.0.

Where you will study

Campus Duisburg; programme office at Lotharstraße 65, 47057 Duisburg.

Academic and language preparation

Four-year bachelor's in political/social science or an accepted related discipline; strong academic record; at least one year of relevant full-time work. Current self-financed guidance asks IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 80, or accepted English-medium degree evidence; APS where applicable.

Application route and preparation

Self-financed applicants use the university's international online portal. The programme prospectively expects the next self-financed window in March 2027 for October 2027 entry; exact opening/closing dates are not yet confirmed. The 2027/28 Helmut-Schmidt scholarship window has closed.

A published programme does not mean every intake is open. Confirm the academic year, applicant category, required documents and submission deadline on the official application page.

Tuition and funding context

Programme guidance confirms no tuition or application fee. The university's winter 2026/27 guidance estimates the separate semester contribution at €367.80; this includes the public-transport ticket. Older programme fee figures should not be used as current quotes.

Application / processing charges

The programme's application guidance says no application fee.

Before you shortlist

• Compare your prior subject and modules with the curricular prerequisites.
• Check the teaching and assessment language and the accepted evidence.
• Confirm campus, modules and any compulsory attendance or placement conditions.
• Keep the current official call and record your programme-specific deadlines.