Political Science University of Cologne
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
- International Relations
- Political Science
- Sociology, Social Science
Focus
European Politics & Governance, Methods & Discourse Analysis, Political System of the EU & Comparative Politics, Governance and Policy-Making
Target group
Political and Social Sciences
Area of study
Partner institution: Maastricht University in Kingdom of the Netherlands (International degree: Research Master)
Admission requirements
An excellent Bachelor's degree in Political and Social Sciences or the Humanities with strong proficieny in Political and Social Sciences\; outstanding academic achievements\; excellent English language skills\; Very good intercultural and social skills and relevant practical experience
Lecture period
- 07.10.2024 - 31.01.2025
- 07.04.2025 - 18.07.2025
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2024/2025)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
15.05.2025
Master’s degree schedules: https://verwaltung.uni-koeln.de/studsek/content/bewerbung/1_fachsemester___master/masterfahrplaene/index_ger.htmlDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
15.05.2025
Master’s degree schedules: https://verwaltung.uni-koeln.de/studsek/content/bewerbung/1_fachsemester___master/masterfahrplaene/index_ger.htmlApplication deadline for Germans and inhabitants
15.05.2025
Master’s degree schedules: https://verwaltung.uni-koeln.de/studsek/content/bewerbung/1_fachsemester___master/masterfahrplaene/index_ger.htmlEnrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
15.09.2025 (Universitywide deadline)
Deadline: https://verwaltung.uni-koeln.de/studsek/content/bewerbung/alle_termine_im_ueberblick/hoehere_fachsemester_master_gasthoerer_promotion/index_ger.html Application process: https://verwaltung.uni-koeln.de/studsek/content/bewerbung/hoeheres_fachsemester/index_ger.html
Tuition fee
Fees
There is a semester fee that includes a NRW-wide public transport ticket (no tuition fee).
Languages of instruction
Main language
English