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M.A. National and International Administration and Policy

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  • 1 Dec
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About the programme

National and International Administration and Policy (MANIA) is an English-taught Master of Arts at the University of Potsdam, worth 120 credit points over 4 semesters, with a start in summer or winter. You study political and administrative science from an international and comparative angle, with empirical projects on administration, public policy, management and governance using qualitative and quantitative methods. Topics include modes of governance, public administration, political systems in the 21st century, civil society interest groups and the legal frameworks behind them. Electives let you focus on areas such as administrative reform, digitalisation in the state or global crisis management. A Fast-Track Doctoral Stream lets qualified students work towards a doctorate. It suits graduates in political, administrative or social sciences with a background in social science methods.

Fields of study

Business & Management(Business & Economics)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for National and International Administration and Policy at University of Potsdam

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
Reading
7
Writing
7
Listening
7
Speaking
7
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The master's degree program in National and International Administration and Policy recognizes the following certificates:

UNIcert: at least III

TOEFL Internet-Based Test: at least 95 points

Cambridge certificate of Advanced English: at least a grade of B

IELTS with at least 7.0 points and at least 6.5 points in each field

Certificate of a degree from an English-language degree program at an accredited institution of higher education

Certificate of a general higher education entrance qualification from an English-taught course of education and acquired in a country with English as official language

German language

German for application
A2
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A2

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
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German- or English-language graduation certificate from your first degree (e.g. Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Diplom, Magister).

Even if documentation of your first professional qualification is not yet available by the admission application deadline, you can still apply for admission. At the time of application, we require at least the following credit point information with a transcript of records (uncertified will suffice) that you attained up to this point in time:

at least 140 CP in a bachelor's degree with a total requirement of 180 CP

at least 170 CP in a bachelor's degree with a total requirement of 210 CP

at least 200 CP in a bachelor's degree with a total requirement of 240 CP

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Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
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APS verification

APS certificate
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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

As proof, please submit your degree certificate, your final transcript, and, if available, the Diploma Supplement.

If the academic components are not clearly apparent from your final transcript, please also submit a confirmation of the modules you have completed and the credits you have earned (for example, a module performance overview, performance record, or transcript of records).

For an application without a formal degree, the following minimum number of credits must be documented with a current transcript of records or a confirmation issued by the university of the current total number of credits at the time of application:

  • at least 140 credits for Bachelor's programs with a total of 180 credits
  • at least 170 credits for Bachelor's programs with a total of 210 credits
  • at least 200 credits for Bachelor's programs with a total of 240 credits"
  • First professional academic degree, e.g. a Bachelor’s degree in a subject relevant to the Master’s programme, e.g. in administrative, political or social sciences
  • During your studies, you should have acquired knowledge in the core areas of political/administrative science as well as in social science methodology.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to National and International Administration and Policy

Programme-specific documents

. Proof of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent first degree from a higher education institution

For an application without a formally completed degree, the following minimum number of credit points must be documented at the time of application with a current transcript of records or confirmation issued by the institution of higher education regarding the current total number of credit points achieved up to that point:

at least 140 credit points for bachelor’s degree programs with a total of 180 credit points

at least 170 credit points for bachelor’s degree programs with a total of 210 credit points

at least 200 credit points for bachelor’s degree programs with a total of 240 credit points

2. Proof of the content and structure of your academic training. This can be provided in the form of a Diploma Supplement, module catalogues, or study and examination regulations. If your academic achievements were completed at an institution of higher education other than the University of Potsdam, then your document must contain information on credit points as well as information regarding the form, content, and examination modalities.

3. If applicable, translations by a sworn translator. If your academic transcripts were issued in a language other than German or English, a translation of these documents by a sworn translator must also be uploaded via the admission and enrollment portal.

4. If applicable, a placement notification for the first semester. In order to learn more about the placement notification and under what circumstances it is necessary we recommend you read the section Application Documents and Transfer to the University of Potsdam and Change of Degree Program of our Frequently Asked Questions page. Application for admission to an advanced semester with a respective placement notice must be submitted directly to the Chair of the Examining Board of the master's degree program.

5. Additional program-specific documentation for each master’s degree program

This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.

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How to apply

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Application procedure

through uni assist

Selection process

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Application quick facts

APS

Required for Application

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Application fee

75 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

University of Potsdam

Division of Student Affairs

Am Neuen Palais 10

14469 Potsdam

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

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Semester contribution

316 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,536 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

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