Political Science Bielefeld University
- Degree
- Master of Arts
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Bielefeld
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
- Political Science
- Communication Studies
Focus
Global Politics and Global Governance, Knowledge and Risk Handling in Political Organisations, Political Power and Legitimacy, Public Opinion and Mass Media
Admission requirements
The Master's program in Political Science requires a relevant first degree and successful participation in a selection process.
Lecture period
- 13.04.2026 - 24.07.2026
- 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2026)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
The application deadlines for the Master's degree courses may vary. Please check the relevant deadlines at: https://uni-bielefeld.de/fristenEnrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
The application deadlines for the Master's degree courses may vary. Please check the relevant deadlines at: https://uni-bielefeld.de/fristen Applications for admission to a higher study semester must be submitted to the relevant faculty by 15 April at the latest (cut-off date) for the summer semester. If the desired subject is also in the first study semester without admission restrictions, the application can be made at any time.Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.12.2026 - 15.01.2027 (Universitywide deadline)Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.12.2026 - 15.05.2027 (Universitywide deadline)
Information on applications for international prospective students: https://www.uni-bielefeld.de/application Please note that many degree programmes require a prior application for preliminary examination documentation via uni-assist.
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.06.2026 - 15.07.2026
The application deadlines for the Master's degree courses may vary. Please check the relevant deadlines at: https://uni-bielefeld.de/fristen-masterDeadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.06.2026 - 15.07.2026
Information on applications for international prospective students: https://www.uni-bielefeld.de/application Please note that many degree programmes require a prior application for preliminary examination documentation via uni-assist.Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.06.2026 - 15.07.2026
Information on applications for international prospective students: https://www.uni-bielefeld.de/application Please note that many degree programmes require a prior application for preliminary examination documentation via uni-assist.Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.06.2026 - 15.07.2026
The application deadlines for the Master's degree courses may vary. Please check the relevant deadlines at: https://uni-bielefeld.de/fristen-master Applications for admission to a higher study semester must be submitted by 15.08. at the latest for the winter semester. (Subjects with admission restrictions) or 15.10. (subjects without admission restrictions must be submitted to the relevant faculty (cut-off date). If the desired subject is also in the first study semester without admission restrictions, the application can be made at any time.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees
Languages of instruction
Main language
German
Further languages
English
