Global Political Economy and Development (M.A.)

Teaching language & entry conditions

Degree level

Master's

Teaching language

English (optional German modules)

Duration

4 semesters

Intake

Winter semester only, normally October; integrated eight-week internship.

Core and programme option courses are taught in English. Students may choose German-taught options from other master's programmes; special-option coursework must be written in English.

Where you will study

Kassel. Faculty contact: Nora-Platiel-Straße 1, 34127 Kassel.

Academic and language preparation

Relevant bachelor's of at least six semesters in social sciences, politics, economics, law or a related field; German-equivalent grade 2.5 or better; suitable subject knowledge; at least one year of combined relevant voluntary/work experience; English C1; statement of purpose up to three pages.

Application route and preparation

A degree earned outside Germany requires a paid uni-assist application. The published recurring winter-intake window is 1 December–15 July; the 2026 deadline has passed. A separately dated winter 2027/28 call was not verified. German-degree applicants use the university portal under a different window.

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

The programme confirms no tuition. The central semester-contribution page currently lists €409.27 for regular degree students, including student services, administration and Deutschlandsemesterticket. This is the contribution observed on 2 October 2026, not a confirmed 2027 amount; older programme FAQ estimates are superseded.

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.