Democracy Studies University of Regensburg
- Degree
- Master of Arts
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Regensburg
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
Political Science
Focus
Politische Philosophie und Ideengeschichte, Westliche Regierungssysteme, Politische Systeme Mittel- und Osteuropas, Internationale Politik, Empirische Demokratie- und Autokratieforschung
Target group
Graduates with a first professionally qualifying degree
Annotation
Assessment of aptitude procedures
Admission requirements
First degree with area of specialisation Political Science
Lecture period
- Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027
- Summer semester 2027: 12.04.2027 - 16.07.2027
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
In Master's degree courses, an aptitude test procedure is regularly carried out beforehand and enrolment is only possible if the aptitude for this degree course has been proven in the aptitude test procedure. Further information on the application deadlines to be observed in this respect and on the course of the individual procedures can be found on the websites of the respective institutes and here: https://www.uni-regensburg.de/studium/studentenkanzlei/bewerbung-einschreibung/index.htmlDeadlines for International Students from the European Union
No informationDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Information for applicants from abroad: https://www.uni-regensburg.de/international/internationale-studierende/bewerbung-zulassung-einschreibung/ For enrolment in the 1st study semester as well as for the partially required aptitude test or aptitude assessment procedure: See above Information on the aptitude test/aptitude assessment procedure on the websites of the respective institutes and here: https://www.uni-regensburg.de/studium/studentenkanzlei/bewerbung-einschreibung/index.htmlEnrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
In Master's degree courses, an aptitude test procedure is regularly carried out beforehand and enrolment is only possible if the aptitude for this degree course has been proven in the aptitude test procedure. Further information on the application deadlines to be observed in this respect and on the course of the individual procedures can be found on the websites of the respective institutes and here: https://www.uni-regensburg.de/studium/studentenkanzlei/bewerbung-einschreibung/index.html
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Eligibility procedure in Master's degree courses with application deadlines: Separate deadlines apply for each degree course! These are published on the websites of the respective degree courses and can also be found in the applicable examination and study regulations.Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
No informationDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Expired (Universitywide deadline)
Announcement of the enrolment periods with the acceptance letter! Important: In some degree courses, an aptitude test or aptitude assessment procedure must be completed before enrolment. Further information on the application deadlines and application procedure can be found at: https://www.uni-regensburg.de/international/wege-nach-regensburg/studienabschluss-an-der-ur/zulassung-erhaltenEnrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Eligibility procedure in Master's degree courses with application deadlines: Separate deadlines apply for each degree course! These are published on the websites of the respective degree courses and can also be found in the applicable examination and study regulations.
Languages of instruction
Main language
German