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Master of Public Policy and Social Change Eberhard Karls University Tübingen

Degree
Master
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Tübingen

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

International Relations

Target group

Understanding the complexity of public policy in a fast-changing world is becoming ever more important for policymakers and analysts. Master of 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, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom and the United States. Hence, they have the expertise and experience required to deliver a genuinely international experience to students in Tübingen.

Admission modus

Local admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Lecture period

Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 06.02.2027 (Universitywide lecture period)

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Expired (Universitywide deadline)
    Please note different application deadlines for Master’s degree courses.
  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Expired (Universitywide deadline)
    Changes planned because of the CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC!
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Expired (Universitywide deadline)
    Changes planned because of the CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC!
  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Expired (Universitywide deadline)
    Please note different application deadlines for Master’s degree courses.

Tuition fees

All information about tuition fees for international students (EUR 1,500 per semester) and for a second degree course (EUR 650 per semester) can be found on our website.

Languages of instruction

Main language

English

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