International Relations and Development Policy University of Duisburg-Essen
- Degree
- Master of Arts
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Duisburg
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
- International Relations
- Political Science
- Development Co-operation
Focus
Area Studies: Africa, Europe, East Asia, Peace and conflict research, Development Policy/Development Cooperation, North-South Relations, Methods of Social Science, Practice of Development Cooperation
Annotation
Without admission restrictions (first semester)\;
A completed university degree is required\; Possibly further entrance requirements (see examination regulations, inquire at the faculty)
Admission requirements
For more information, please see our detailed degree course description.
Lecture period
- 13.04.2026 - 24.07.2026
- 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.05.2026 - 15.07.2026
For further information, please note the following deadlines: https://www.uni-due.de/international/international-admissions.phpDeadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.06.2026 - 15.07.2026
For further information, please note the following deadlines: https://www.uni-due.de/studierendensekretariat/zugang_mit_auslaendischen_abschluessen.phpApplication deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Until 15.07.2026Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Until 15.09.2026 (Universitywide deadline)
Information and deadlines for the recognition of study and examination achievements from your previous studies can be found at: https://www.uni-due.de/studierendensekretariat/hoehere_fachsemester.shtml
Tuition fees
Tuition fees
Languages of instruction
Main language
German



