The courses are taught in English. An additional German language course is optional.
Applicants with a degree from a German university:
Please apply through our platform.
1 October to 15 December
Applicants with a degree from a university abroad:
Students with a non-German Bachelor's degree have to apply via uni-assist e.V.
1 October to 15 December
International Security Management is a multi-disciplinary study programme covering the increasingly important and complex international aspects of security.
This full-time English-language MA programme provides interdisciplinary perspectives on security-related topics with a special focus on political science / international relations, criminology, law, psychology, risk and crisis management, policing studies, IT security, and economics. It combines theoretical aspects of international security studies with their practical application, such as risk, crisis, and disaster management; the protection of critical infrastructure; and quality management in the security sector. These issues are all taught in context, with a focus on professionalism, human rights, and accountability. Class attendance is mandatory.
The Master’s degree programme is open to graduates of Bachelor’s degree courses in any academic discipline related to security, with a preference for students with a Bachelor’s degree and/or practical experience in the areas of security studies/security management, international relations, international law, public administration, criminology, policing studies, or IT security. Strong English language skills (including academic writing) are required.
The Master’s degree programme consists of four consecutive phases: an introductory phase serving to focus and extend students’ existing theoretical understanding and practical skills is followed by a specialisation phase with elective topics. The third semester is dedicated to an internship, in which students can apply their theoretical knowledge in a practical context. This serves as a preparation for management responsibilities. The fourth semester is a research semester, in which students attend a research seminar whilst writing their Master's theses.
Teaching is seminar-based. Particular importance is placed on the use of case studies to extend the students’ theoretical understanding.
Course contents:
A six-month internship should be completed in the third semester – this might take place abroad.
Approx. 300 EUR per semester
Between 800 and 1,000 EUR monthly:
Student residence: 400 to 500 EUR
Health insurance: approx. 100 to 150 EUR
Mode of admission: without admission restriction
Completion of a first university degree: Bachelor's degree/Bakkalaureus, "Diplom" (German diploma), "Diplom FH" (German diploma from a Fachhochschule), and other qualifications, provided that they are recognised as being equivalent
Minimum requirements for first university degree:
For this degree programme, you should have gained your first university qualification in one of the following subject groups or areas of study:
Required language skills:
Level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is recommended. However, applicants have to pass the minimum requirement B2 in all examination components of the language certificates. The admissions committee decides on a case-by-case basis.
Further admission requirements: Application letter / personal statement and CV in English, copy of BA thesis (or previous MA thesis)
Applicants with a degree from a German university:
Please apply through our platform.
1 October to 15 December
Applicants with a degree from a university abroad:
Students with a non-German Bachelor's degree have to apply via uni-assist e.V.
1 October to 15 December
Students with a degree from a German university: Please use our platform.
Students with a non-German Bachelor's degree: Apply via uni-assist e.V.
There are many job opportunities for students in Berlin. Non-EU students are permitted to work within specified limits.
The German National Association for Student Affairs ("Studierendenwerk") and other institutions currently offer 15,600 rooms in student halls of residence throughout Berlin. Due to waiting lists, it is advised to get in contact with the service early on.
You can also look online for shared flats, e.g. here: www.wg-gesucht.de/en/.
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