Master
German + English
Social Sciences
Public Administration [ab WiSe 24/25]Public Administration
Master of Arts (M.A.)
About the Program
The Master's program in Public Administration (MAPA) at the German University of Administrative Sciences Speyer is designed to meet the requirements of tomorrow's administration at federal, state, and local levels. It aims to enable students to take on specialist and leadership positions in higher administrative service or comparable positions and to shape a sustainable, digital, and efficient administration with high resilience and transparency. The program provides legal, economic, social, and administrative science knowledge, methods, and skills with practical relevance. The curriculum was developed in close coordination with the university's sponsors (federal and state governments). The program offers students maximum freedom of choice and allows them to pursue their own areas of interest. The teaching content is delivered in 'blocks' both temporally and thematically, with courses organized in two-week 'learning sprints' and offered predominantly in half-day blocks.
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The Master's program in Public Administration (MAPA) at the German University of Administrative Sciences Speyer is designed to meet the requirements of tomorrow's administration at federal, state, and local levels. It aims to enable students to take on specialist and leadership positions in higher administrative service or comparable positions and to shape a sustainable, digital, and efficient administration with high resilience and transparency. The program provides legal, economic, social, and administrative science knowledge, methods, and skills with practical relevance. The curriculum was developed in close coordination with the university's sponsors (federal and state governments). The program offers students maximum freedom of choice and allows them to pursue their own areas of interest. The teaching content is delivered in 'blocks' both temporally and thematically, with courses organized in two-week 'learning sprints' and offered predominantly in half-day blocks.
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How do I apply to Public Administration [ab WiSe 24/25] at Deutsche Universität für Verwaltungswissenschaften Speyer?
Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Public Administration [ab WiSe 24/25] at Deutsche Universität für Verwaltungswissenschaften Speyer
Is Public Administration [ab WiSe 24/25] at Deutsche Universität für Verwaltungswissenschaften Speyer taught in German or English? ▼
This Master programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.
How much does the Public Administration [ab WiSe 24/25] programme cost? ▼
No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.
What are the admission requirements for Public Administration [ab WiSe 24/25] at Deutsche Universität für Verwaltungswissenschaften Speyer? ▼
Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).
When is the application deadline? ▼
Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.
Can I work in Germany while studying Public Administration [ab WiSe 24/25]? ▼
Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.
How do I apply to Deutsche Universität für Verwaltungswissenschaften Speyer — directly or via uni-assist? ▼
Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.