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MPP Public Policy (Willy Brandt School of Public Policy) at University of Erfurt

University of Erfurt, Germany

Programme overview

Two-year interdisciplinary English-language Master of Public Policy at the Willy Brandt School, training future leaders in government, civil society and the private sector to address global challenges such as climate change, inequality, digitalisation, conflict and health.

Faculty: Staatswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Willy Brandt School of Public Policy  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Erfurt, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

Interdisciplinary public-policy training with a focus on evidence-based policymaking.

Career pathways

Graduates work at international governmental institutions and organisations such as the United Nations, European Parliament, World Bank, UNICEF, African Development Bank and GIZ, as well as national ministries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Above-average completed degree of at least six semesters, usually in state sciences (law, economics, sociology, political science), analytical aptitude and interest in policy problems, at least one year of professional experience in a public policy area, and very good English: TOEFL iBT 4.5 overall and in all sub-scores (results from 21 January 2026) or 90 points (before that), IELTS 6.5, Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (not older than two years; not needed for native speakers or graduates of English-language universities). Portal opens 1 January; priority deadline 28 February, non-priority deadline 30 April; final deadline 15 July for EU/EFTA applicants who need no visa.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS

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