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Democracy and Governance University of Giessen

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

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

  • International Relations
  • Political Science

Focus

Modern Democracies and Civil Societies, Political Participation, International Cooperation

Target group

Graduates of Political Sciences or Social Sciences, from Bachelor, Diplom or Magister courses of study

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Relevant Bachelor's degrees obtained at higher education institutions in Germany and abroad or comparable qualifications constitute the admission requirements for the Master's course. All Diplom, Magister and Bachelor degrees are considered to be relevant provided that the previous studies imparted knowledge and skills in Social Science disciplines in particular (Political Science, Sociology, National Economics) or included combined courses with a focus on Social Sciences (for example Regional Studies). If necessary, the requisite knowledge can also be proved by way of a preparatory course during the first semester. In principle, the following qualifications are recognised as equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in terms of meeting admission requirements: The respective Teaching Qualifications for German intermediate and lower secondary schools; for grammar schools; and for vocational schools The Examination Board may recognise other courses of study as equivalent on a case-by-case basis.

Lecture period

  • 13.04.2026 - 17.07.2026
  • 12.10.2026 - 12.02.2027

Application deadlines

Summer semester (2026)

Winter semester (2026/2027)

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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