Administrative sciences

WELCOME TO GERMANY‘S CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES

Our Master Programs

Master of Public Administration (M.A.) Master of Public Economy (M.A.)

Start: Winter term (November - January). Both programs cover 4 semesters and offer different options for specialization. Application deadline: 1st of July every year Prerequisites: First degree (180 ECTS) in a relevant subject area like law, economics, social or political sciences

Master of Laws ‘Government and Administration in Europe‘ (LL.M.)

Start: Winter or summer term (November or May). It covers 2 semesters. Prerequisites: First degree (240 ECTS) focussing on Public Law Application deadline: 1st of July as well as 2nd of January

Post-Graduate Studies in Administrative Sciences (Magister rerum publicarum)

Start: Summer term (May - July). It covers 2 semesters. Application deadline: 30th of November for the Magister rerum publicarum Prerequisites: First degree (240 ECTS) in a relevant subject area like law, economics, social or political sciences

For the above mentioned programs:

• No tuition fees • Courses are taught in German • Language requirement: C1-level certificate in German

Master of Higher Education and Science Management (MPA, Executive Master)

Start: Summer term (March). It covers 2 semesters. Application deadline: 2nd of January every year. This executive master is taught in a hybrid format alternating between distance, online learning and periods of classroom training. Therefore, it allows its students to stay on the job while broadening their set of professional skills in the important interface position of a science manager. • Tuition fee: €8,965 • Language of Instruction: German • Language requirement: C1-level certificate in German

Why Speyer is a Brilliant Choice

Excellent teaching expertise by university professors and high ranking professionals Interdisciplinary teaching approach focussing on national and international contexts as well as the European system of multilevel governance Outstanding teacher-student-ratio allowing for small learning groups International, welcoming and integrative campus atmosphere Personal counselling by professors and staff Living and studying in the heart of Europe

Facts on the Region

The Palatinate region is famous for its warm and sunny weather, its picturesque landscape and the production of tasty wines. The lovely historical city of Speyer is located on the shores of the Rhine river, very close to the well-known cities of Heidelberg, Frankfurt or Mannheim and not far from the border to France. It offers great quality of life. Spend your leisure time in a nice wine bar or café in the shade of the cathedral “Dom zu Speyer”, which has been awarded the title of UNESCO World Heritage or take part in the many cultural events taking place in Speyer throughout the year.