Overview

The mix of classroom and online teaching gives students the opportunity to build an international network. After successfully completing the program, graduates receive the academic degree "Master of Science".

Content of the program

The Social Protection program at Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences offers an interdisciplinary and in-depth examination of social protection systems. Graduates learn to analyze and reform systems that are effective, affordable and flexible enough to meet future socio-economic challenges.

The program wants you

gain deeper insights into the constituent elements, drivers and instruments of social protection systems in low-, middle- and high-income countries
know how to use different analysis methods for the design and reorganization of social security systems
have a solid understanding of how social security systems can be institutionalized and sustainably financed
are familiar with the most modern management methods in order to implement measures effectively and efficiently

build a network of national and international experts

Career prospects

Graduates have career prospects in a variety of sectors, including policy planners, managers and advisors to

ministries
government agencies
social security institutions
NGOs
international (development) organizations
private insurance companies
and many other organizations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative analysis of social protection systems
Basic Skills
Instruments of social protection policy
Quantitative Methods in Social Protection
Social Protection Financing
Social Protection Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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PTE Academic

76

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bonn, Germany

Disciplines

Social Policy View 7 other Masters in Social Policy in Germany

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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PTE Academic

76

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Other requirements

General requirements

An accredited bachelor's degree from a vocational academy is equivalent to bachelor's degrees from universities.
For university degrees not obtained in Germany, equivalence with German degrees must be determined. This determination is made based on the guidelines of the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) and the Lisbon Recognition Convention, which are binding.
For continuing education master's degree programs, the special eligibility requirement of relevant professional experience after the bachelor's degree must also be met.
Further information on admission requirements can be found on the pages of the respective Master's degree programs or please inquire at the Student Office or in the relevant departments.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Currently there are no tuition fees. However, all students have to pay the semester fee: EUR 349

Living costs

Bonn

Germany

865 - 1281 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Social Protection.

Available Scholarships

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