International Sports Development and Politicsinternational course, full time

Degree
Master of Arts
Master
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Köln
Deadlines
July 2026 (Germans and inhabitants)
July 2026 (EU)
May 2026 (Non-EU)

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

  • International Relations
  • Political Science
  • Sport Science
  • Economic History, Social History
  • Development Co-operation

Focus

Sports Governance / Forms of Sports / Sport Science, Sports Policy, Research Methods, Sports Economics, Sports Law, Sports History, Sport Sociology, Sport Development, Sport Management, Sport systems, Sports Associations

Target group

The M.A. degree in International Sport Development and Politics targets graduates with a background in sport studies or a related degree in politics, sociology or economy. Having practical experience with and in sport is considered as helpful. Considering the interdisciplinary nature of the master programme, it is in principle open to applicants from other disciplines.

Admission modus

Local admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Lecture period

  • 13.10.2025 - 06.02.2026
  • 13.04.2026 - 24.07.2026

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2025/2026)

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.06.2026 - 15.07.2026

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    25.04.2026 - 31.05.2026

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.06.2026 - 15.07.2026

Languages of instruction

Main language

English

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