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European Studies MPA-ES at RWTH Aachen University

RWTH Aachen University, Germany

Programme overview

The Master of Public Administration in European Studies (MPA-ES) combines European competence in politics, law and economics with technical know-how in the fields of energy, transport and digitalization. Students will learn to link current technology trends and policy areas at EU level to develop solutions for European and global issues.

Faculty: RWTH International Academy, the official continuing education academy of RWTH Aachen University  |  Duration: 3 semesters (1.5 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter Semester  |  Location: Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

The curriculum comprises compulsory modules such as History of European Integration, European Economics, Sustainable Energy Economics and Policy, eGovernment and Digital Administration or Big Data, Big Responsibility.

Career pathways

The MPA-ES focuses on European and technical aspects as well as methodical competencies. Graduates will have a deep, engineering-based understanding of current and emerging technologies combined with EU expertise and thus be able to propose innovative solutions to European and technological issues.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First university degree, required qualifications according to the examination regulations. Admission to first semester: Open (No NC). A prerequisite for starting this course of studies is a first university degree which proves the necessary background education as determined in the examination regulations.

Intake: Winter Semester

Duration: 3 semesters (1.5 years)

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