M.A. Governance and Public Policy

Name: M.A. Governance and Public Policy
Price: Free EUR

University of Passau

Masters

Master of Arts

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Non-EU Deadline

Plenty of Time

Deadline passed remaining

6/30/2026

Course Overview

Politics, economics and sustainability: good governance as key to positive progress: The world has become more volatile, which comes with challenges and opportunities for organisations. Experts in governance and policy need to be able to react confidently to the unforeseen and, crucially, to help shape the future. That is why this Master’s programme features a multidisciplinary curriculum, preparing students for making responsible, well-considered decisions in a complex, dynamic environment. In the foundation modules, you will study political theory, governance and development or sociology, as well as research and quantitative methods. Building on this, the specialisation modules focus on contemporary topics, such as power, inequality, sustainability and the transformation of global political landscapes in the digital, networked age. You'll gain a comprehensive, multi-faceted perspective that will enable you to see the big picture and shape policies effectively. This is an accredited programme which has received the Seal of Quality of the Foundation for the Accreditation of Study Programmes in Germany. For details, please consult the Academic Advice Service's infosheet. Why study governance and public policy in Passau?: - Governance in a changing world: specialise in contemporary and dynamic aspects of governance and policy - The programme includes knowledge about communications theory, media relations and social media cultures due the close connection between governance and public communication - Unique range of courses and excellent staff-student ratio in small masterclasses - Numerous partnerships with universities abroad, which are particularly useful for students on this degree programme (e.g. France, Hungary, Pakistan, Romania, the UK and the USA) - One of only seven degree courses in Germany to have been accepted into the Helmut-Schmidt Programme (Public Policy and Good Governance) of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) - Double-degree options with Andrássy University Budapest (Hungary) and University of Ljubljana (Slovenia)

University Information

World Ranking
#1223
Country Ranking
#65
University Type
Public

Location & Format

Countries
Germany
Cities
Passau
State/Region
Bavaria
Online Available
No

Duration & Timeline

Semesters
4 Semester
Semester Start
Winter
ECTS Credits
120 ECTS
Type of Study
Full Time

Language Requirements

General Requirement: IELTS - 5.5 - 6.5 (B2) TOEFL(ITP) - 543 or higher

IELTS/TOEFL: IELTS - 5.5 - 6.5 (B2) TOEFL(ITP) - 543 or higher

Admission Requirements

At present Admission Requirements for M.A. Governance and Public Policy at University of Passau is not available, we are making an effort to update these pages soon. For now you can check the University website.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition Fee (Non-EU): Freeper Semester

Tuition Fee (EU): Freeper Semester

Semester Contribution: 121

Application Timeline

Application Deadlines:

Winter: Application period for the winter semester: 15 April - 15 July (direct applications) 1 April - 30 June (applications via uni-assist e.V.) Please use the interactive application guide (https://www.uni-passau.de/en/apply) to find out which application method (https://www.uni-passau.de/en/apply/application-methods#c356340) you should use. Application period for the summer semester: This programme does not accept an intake for a summer semester start.

ApplicationEndDate: 30 June 2026 at UTC

ApplicationEndDateNonEU: 30 June 2026 at UTC

Course Tags

Governance und Public Policy

Additional Information

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