University of Passau campus

Arts & Humanities

BA Governance and Public Policy - Staatswissenschaften at University of Passau

University of Passau, Germany

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts on the structure and operation of the state, combining political science, economics, sociology, public law and history. Includes a compulsory internship of at least two months and double-degree options with Ljubljana and Parma.

Faculty: Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Passau, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Four module areas plus the thesis: foundations of state sciences (political science and social-science methods, economics, society in transition, public law); two political-science focus groups; three of eighteen extension groups; and a foreign language with the compulsory internship.

Career pathways

Graduates work in international organisations, associations and parties, media and public relations, public administration, foundations, policy advice and education.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

No numerus clausus. Applicants with a German/EEA qualification enrol directly 15 June to 30 September; applicants with a qualification from outside Europe apply via uni-assist 1 April to 15 July.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-passau.de/bewerbung-einschreibung

Explore more study programmes

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.