Masters (MS) in Political Science in Germany

40 masters programmes in political science at 26 universities in Germany are open to international students; 85% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,505 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,067 USD and 10,122 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Political Science programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Political Science (2 Years) Heidelberg University Master's 1,752 USD
Master in Public Policy and Social Change University of Tubingen Master's 3,505 USD
Master’s Program in Political Science University of Mannheim Master's 3,505 USD
Master in Politics and Technology Technical University of Munich Master's 6,000 USD
Master in Political Science Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Master's —
Master in Political Science RWTH Aachen University Master's —
Master in Development and Governance University of Duisburg-Essen Master's —
Master in Political Management, Public Policy and Public Administration University of Duisburg-Essen Master's —
Master in Democracy and Economy University of Erfurt Master's —
Master of Public Policy (MPP) at the Willy Brandt School of Public Policy University of Erfurt Master's 4,906 USD
Master in Political Science University of Mannheim Master's 3,505 USD
Master in Theory and Comparison of Political Systems in Transition University of Duisburg-Essen Master's —
Master in Conflict and Democracy European University Viadrina Master's —
Master of Arts in Governance and Public Policy University of Passau Master's —
Master in MA International Economics and Public Policy (MA IEPP) Trier University Master's —
Master of Data Science for Public Policy (MDS) Hertie School Master's 22,488 USD
Master in Labour Policies and Globalisation University of Kassel Master's —
Master in Double MA in Political Science University of Bamberg Master's —
Master of Science in International Economics and Public Policy Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz Master's —
Master's in Public Policy and Social Change University of Tübingen Master's 3,505 USD
Master of Public Policy (MPP) Hertie School Master's 22,488 USD
Master of Arts (MA) in International Relations & Global Politics Zeppelin University Master's 30,256 USD
Master in Politische Theorie TU Darmstadt Master's —
Master in Politikwissenschaft Free University of Berlin Master's —

Specialisations within political science

Political science 31 Public Policy 9

Universities for political science in Germany

Masters (MS) in Political Science in Germany: common questions

How many political science programmes are there in Germany?
40 political science masters programmes at 26 universities in Germany are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a political science degree in Germany cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in political science in Germany is 3,505 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,067 USD and 10,122 USD per year.
Can I study political science in Germany in English?
Yes — 85% of the political science programmes in Germany in our catalogue are taught in English (34 of 40).

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