Democracy and Governance University of 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 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
- 15.04.2024 - 19.07.2024
- 14.10.2024 - 14.02.2025
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2024)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Expired
Information: www.uni-giessen.de/studium/bewerbung For advanced education masters, different deadlines will apply, see http://www.uni-giessen.de/studium/bewerbung/ergaenzung_aufbauDeadlines for International Students from the European Union
Expired
Information: www.uni-giessen.de/studium/bewerbung For advanced education masters, different deadlines will apply, see http://www.uni-giessen.de/studium/bewerbung/ergaenzung_aufbauDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Expired
Information: www.uni-giessen.de/studium/bewerbung For advanced education masters, different deadlines will apply, see http://www.uni-giessen.de/studium/bewerbung/ergaenzung_aufbauEnrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Expired
Information: www.uni-giessen.de/studium/bewerbung For advanced education masters, different deadlines will apply, see http://www.uni-giessen.de/studium/bewerbung/ergaenzung_aufbau
Winter semester (2024/2025)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Expired
For advanced education masters, different deadlines will apply, see http://www.uni-giessen.de/cms/studium/bewerbung/ergaenzung_aufbauDeadlines for International Students from the European Union
Expired
For advanced education masters, different deadlines will apply, see http://www.uni-giessen.de/cms/studium/bewerbung/ergaenzung_aufbauDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
ExpiredEnrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Expired
as per letter of acceptance
Languages of instruction
Main language
German