Program Overview
The Public Policy at University of Erfurt is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Public Policy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 1,500 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,500 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Erfurt, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Policy Analysis Module
- Management Module
- Leadership Module
- Basics and Language Module
- Specialization Modules
- Practical Training Module
- Graduation Module
- Introduction to Public Policy
- Quantitative Analysis and Empirical Methods
- Economic Analysis and Modelling
- Comparative Public Policy or an elective course
- Strategic Management and Public Administration
- Financial Management
- Political Advocacy and Leadership
- Ethical Questions in the Public Sector
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The prerequisites for applying to the Master of Public Policy program are
- higher education entrance qualification (i.e. high school diploma)
- college or university degree (Bachelor, Master, Diploma, state exam, etc.) with a minimal duration of 6 semesters
- above-average grades or professional performance
- analytical talent and pronounced interest in political problems
- very good English language proficiency ( TOEFL: Paper test: 577 or above, Computer test: 233 or above, Internet test: 90 or above; IELTS: 6.5 or above; Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English : A or B)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 1,500 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,500 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 1,500 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,500 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Erfurt directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Erfurt
University of Erfurt
Erfurt, Germany
TheUniversity of Erfurt(German:Universität Erfurt) is a public university located inErfurt, the capital city of the German state ofThuringia. It was founded in 1379,and closed in 1816. It was...
University Profile- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
