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Hertie School
Hertie School, Berlin Germany
4Postgraduate programs
17,250 EURTuition Fee/year
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About Hertie School
The Hertie School is a graduate school for public policy, international affairs and data science located in the vibrant heart of Berlin, Germany. The university offers four interdisciplinary and practice-oriented master's programmes taught entirely in English.
The Master of International Affairs (MIA) and Master of Public Policy (MPP) equip students with the practical tools crucial for careers in public service, the private sector, NGOs and international organisations. The Master of Data Science for Public Policy (MDS) trains students in turning data into governance solutions that transform challenges for the common good. The Executive Master of Public Administration empowers experienced professionals to lead teams and organisations, shape decision-making and manage change in the workplace.
As a member of the Global Public Policy Network (GPPN), the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA), and CIVICA – The European University of Social Sciences, the Hertie School prides itself on a dynamic network of students, alumni, faculty and partner institutions around the globe. These networks give students not only the opportunity to integrate a Professional Year into their master's programme but also access to dual-degree programmes with top institutions worldwide.
About Hertie School
The Hertie School is a graduate school for public policy, international affairs and data science located in the vibrant heart of Berlin, Germany. The university offers four interdisciplinary and practice-oriented master's programmes taught entirely in English.
The Master of International Affairs (MIA) and Master of Public Policy (MPP) equip students with the practical tools crucial for careers in public service, the private sector, NGOs and international organisations. The Master of Data Science for Public Policy (MDS) trains students in turning data into governance solutions that transform challenges for the common good. The Executive Master of Public Administration empowers experienced professionals to lead teams and organisations, shape decision-making and manage change in the workplace.
As a member of the Global Public Policy Network (GPPN), the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA), and CIVICA – The European University of Social Sciences, the Hertie School prides itself on a dynamic network of students, alumni, faculty and partner institutions around the globe. These networks give students not only the opportunity to integrate a Professional Year into their master's programme but also access to dual-degree programmes with top institutions worldwide.
Available programs
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Master of Public Policy
The Master of Public Policy (MPP) equips students with the analytical and managerial skills necessary for careers in the public, private and non-profit sectors. Specialise in either policy analysis or management and organisation.
The MPP is a two-year, full-time programme in English. Students graduate with a MPP degree.
Master of International Affairs
The Master of International Affairs (MIA) prepares students for careers requiring a profound understanding of today’s global policy challenges in government, diplomacy and international organisations. Specialise in one of three areas of concentration: international security, European governance, or human rights and global governance.
The MIA is a two-year, full-time programme in English. Students graduate with a MA degree.
Master of Data Science for Public Policy
The Master of Data Science for Public Policy (MDS) brings together passionate students from both technical and social science backgrounds to deepen their analytical skills and develop an in-depth understanding of the policy world. Learn how to leverage algorithmic decision-making to tackle some of the most complex challenges of our time with data-driven solutions.
The MDS is a two-year, full-time programme in English. Students graduate with a MSc degree.
Executive Master of Public Administration
A unique forum for exchange, learning and professional development, the Executive MPA is a flexible programme for experienced professionals who want to acquire innovative tools to tackle the challenges of modern governance. The programme offers working professionals maximum flexibility to tailor the curriculum to individual interests and schedules. Specialise in one of three areas of concentration: leading innovation and managing change, digitalisation and big data, and global governance frontiers.
The Executive MPA can be completed in one year (full time) or two to four years (part time). Students graduate with a MPA degree.
Dual-degree programmes
Want to gain even more international experience? Spend one year at the Hertie School in Berlin and one year at a world-renowned partner institution. At the end of the two-year programme, graduate with a degree from each university. The Hertie School has dual-degree programmes with the following partners:
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Executive Master of Public Administration
Master of Data Science for Public Policy
Master of International Affairs
Master of Public Policy
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Hertie School MPP and MIA students can also apply for dual-degree programmes with top partner universities around the world:
Additionally, Hertie School students can also spend a semester abroad at one of more than 20 partner institutions around the world.
Though the Hertie School is located in the heart of Berlin, all courses at the Hertie School are taught in English. If you are a non-native speaker of English or did not complete your entire undergraduate degree in English, we require you to submit proof of English proficiency (by 1 June 2022).
We accept the following tests and minimum scores for the MPP, MIA and MDS:
We accept the following tests and minimum scores for the Executive MPA:
For the MPP, MIA and MDS, work experience is not required for admission but can boost your application. In additional to full-time work experience, we also consider internships, volunteering, civic engagement and other extracurricular activities for an applicant's personal suitability to join our master's programmes.
For the Executive MPA, you must have at least three years of work experience, excluding internships, to be eligible for admission. The average Executive MPA student has about nine years of work experience.