Overview

Comparative Public Governance at the University of Münster consists of four semesters. Part of the programme is a one-year master programme on European Studies at Twente University (UT). The first semester will take place at the University of Twente.

Learning Goals

The second and third semester will be held at the University of Münster (WWU). In the final semester tuition takes place jointly by teaching staff from the Department of Public Administration (UT) and the Institute of Political Science (WWU).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The International and EU Legal Framework

International Relations and Politics
Current and Future Challenges of Comparative Public Governance

Perspective on Comparative Public Governance: Political Steering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

More details

Start by applying for the Master’s in European Studies at UT. Once accepted, you are eligible for the double degree in Comparative Public Governance.

Language

English

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90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Münster, Germany

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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59

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor of Science in a related discipline like Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Law or Public Administration.

Research and Mathematical skills

Research methodology

Statistics/Mathematics

Success in your studies requires a high level of English proficiency. Therefore, prospective master's students with an international degree must meet the English language requirement.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18200 EUR / year

≈ 18200 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

2694 EUR / year

≈ 2694 EUR / year

Additional Details

Three semesters of German enrollment (indication administrative fee €352.67 per semester)

Living costs

Münster

Germany

680 - 1100 EUR / month

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