Political Scienceinternational course, full time, International degree
- Degree
- Master of Arts
- Master
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Köln
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
Admission modus
Local admission restriction
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
- 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
Until 15.05.2026
Master’s degree schedules: https://verwaltung.uni-koeln.de/studsek/content/bewerbung/1_fachsemester___master/masterfahrplaene/index_ger.html
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Until 15.05.2026
Master’s degree schedules: https://verwaltung.uni-koeln.de/studsek/content/bewerbung/1_fachsemester___master/masterfahrplaene/index_ger.html
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Until 15.05.2026
Master’s degree schedules: https://verwaltung.uni-koeln.de/studsek/content/bewerbung/1_fachsemester___master/masterfahrplaene/index_ger.html
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Until 15.09.2026 (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 fees
Tuition fees
There is a semester fee that includes a NRW-wide public transport ticket (no tuition fee).
Languages of instruction
Main language
English