The language of teaching and examination in the MPPSC is English (100%).
The application deadline for applicants wishing to start our programme in the winter semester of 2025/2026 is 31 May 2025.
Approx. 1,500 EUR per semester for students from non-EU countries
Understanding the complexity of public policy in a fast-changing world is becoming ever more important for policymakers and analysts. The Master's in Public Policy and Social Change (MPPSC) is a first-class international Master's programme focusing on the analysis of public policies in the light of social changes and societal challenges at the national, regional and global level. It is a consecutive Master's programme for highly-motivated international BA graduates of political science, sociology and related social-science disciplines. MPPSC will enable graduates to become the policy analysts of tomorrow, for a world better governed.
The programme provides students with knowledge of the relevant sociological and political science theories and skills in quantitative and qualitative methods enabling them to analyse and critically assess policies and social change and communicate them to decision-makers.
A core element of the programme is its international comparative focus. Students will critically assess the performance of countries and effectiveness of policies in dealing with social change and societal and economic challenges. In addition to core obligatory courses, students can choose from various specialisation courses and interdisciplinary electives.
The core faculty members responsible for delivering teaching and supervision on the MPPSC programme are leading experts of political science, sociology and public policy with an international profile. In addition to their background and experience of the German university sector, the MPPSC team members have studied and worked in various excellent universities in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Hungary, India, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States. Hence, they have the expertise and experience required to deliver a genuinely international experience to students in Tübingen.
Approx. 1,500 EUR per semester for students from non-EU countries
Enrolment fees at the University of Tübingen are currently approx. 160 EUR per semester. This includes use of local public transport free of charge from Mondays to Fridays in the evening, at the weekend and on public holidays. In addition, students may purchase a semester ticket for unlimited use of public transport in the city of Tübingen and the surrounding area (currently approx. 140 EUR).
Estimated basic student expenses are around 950 EUR per month according to the Tübingen Student Services organisation (“Studierendenwerk”), including rent for student accommodation. Rent for private accommodation will be more expensive.
A limited number of tuition fee waivers for non-EU students are available.
Bachelor's degree in political science, sociology, economics, or related social science discipline (usually of 180 ECTS) with a final GPA of at least 2.0 based on the German grading system or equivalent
Proof of English Language Qualification (for all applicants whose first language is not English)
Level B2/C1 or equivalent according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), normally translated to:
The application deadline for applicants wishing to start our programme in the winter semester of 2025/2026 is 31 May 2025.
Online application: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/facilities/administration/iv-student-affairs/advising-and-admission-of-international-students/
For questions regarding the application process, please e-mail the International Students' Admissions Office: study@uni-tuebingen.de.
Accommodation is available through the Student Services organisation (“Studierendenwerk“) or on the private market. Rooms in student accommodation cost approx. 200 to 400 EUR per month. As Tübingen is a very attractive place to live, private accommodation is more expensive and can take some effort to find. To make sure you find a suitable place to live, you should start looking as early as possible.
We recommend you apply for student accommodation through the “Studierendenwerk” at the same time that you apply for admission to the Master's programme (https://www.my-stuwe.de/en/housing/halls-of-residence-tuebingen/ and https://www.my-stuwe.de/en/housing/faqs/) and send in a copy of your notification of admission as soon as you have received it (your application won’t be finally processed before the “Studierendenwerk” has received proof of your admission). For further information, check out the “Studierendenwerk” pages on housing in Tübingen (https://www.my-stuwe.de/en/housing/housing-infos/).
The university offers a number of “onboarding” services for newly arriving international students. This includes:
For further information, please refer to: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/182071.
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