Objectives of the programme

This scholarship programme is designed to academically qualify

future leaders in politics, law, economics and administration
according to the principles of Good Governance and to prepare
them in a praxis-oriented course for their professional life. The
programme offers very good graduates with a first university
degree the chance to obtain a Master’s degree in disciplines
that are of special relevance for the social, political and eco-
nomic development of their home country. With the knowledge
and experience acquired in Germany the scholarship holders
should later contribute to the establishment of democratically
oriented economic and social systems aimed at overcoming
social tensions.

Target group
Very well qualified graduates with a first university degree (Bach-
elor or equivalent) who in the future want to actively contribute
to the social and economic development of their home countries.
The scholarships are offered both for young graduates without
professional experience and for mid-career professionals. The
scholarship scheme is open to candidates from Africa, Latin
America, South Asia, Southeast Asia as well as from countries
in the Middle East.

Helmut-Schmidt-Programme What is fundable?

(Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy The scholarships are granted for selected Master courses at
and Good Governance) German institutions of higher education in different cities in
Germany. The selected Master courses have a subject-spe-
cific focus on: public policy, good governance, international
relations, public management, public administration and civil
society. The courses have an international orientation and are
taught in German and/or English. The scholarship holders will
study in groups and be offered special tutoring at their host
institutions. Furthermore, there is the possibility of networking
events for participants in different courses and their attendance
at tailor-made workshops. Before taking up their Master studies
the scholarship holders will be placed on German courses in
Germany for normally 6 months (this also applies to scholarship
holders in Master courses taught in English).

Contact and Advice

Further information can be obtained on our website
www.daad.de/ppgg or at the 8 universities.
 Helmut-Schmidt-Programme
(Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance)

Helmut-Schmidt-Programme Master courses

CONTENT

LEUPHANA UNIVERSITY OF LÜNEBURG Public Economics, Law and Politics

UNIVERSITY OF PASSAU Master of Governance and Public Policy

UNIVERSITY OF POTSDAM Master of Public Management (MPM)

UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES OSNABRÜCK Master of Management in Non-profit Organisations

HERTIE SCHOOL OF GOVERNANCE Master of Public Policy (MPP)

UNIVERSITY OF DUISBURG-ESSEN Master of Development and Governance

WILLY BRANDT SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF ERFURT Master of Public Policy (MPP)

UNIVERSITY OF OSNABRÜCK Master of Democratic Governance and Civil Society

This DAAD programme is funded by:

 Network and Careers

In addition to close contacts to several institutions, such as the

German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA) in Ham-
burg, the Leuphana builds also upon a wide range of networks
with international universities and institutions. Furthermore,
the Leuphana offers also a great number of clubs, organisa-
Public Economics, Law and Politics
U LÜNEBURG

tions and initiatives, which contribute to an active student life

on the campus. Within the Master Programme, students are
Leuphana University of Lüneburg, Leuphana Graduate School trained to analyse complex, multi-level issues of public policy
and politics at the interface between politics, business and law
The city of Lüneburg is over 1,000 years old and situated in from an academic point of view. This prepares students for
the North of Germany close to the vibrant city of Hamburg. The managerial positions in administrative, national and international
Leuphana University is a reform university that implements a organisations and also to work in civil society organisations and
humanistic, proactive and sustainable approach in teaching to engage in political consulting.
and research. The Leuphana puts great trust onto students’
responsibility, curiosity and initiative, on a broad-ranging change Students’ Profile
in perspective that questions presumably settled knowledge,
and on dialogue not only among the various disciplines but Studying at the interface of various disciplines requires a high
between science and practice. Intensive faculty advising and level of academic commitment. Thus, the programme addresses
work in small groups encourage the communicative exchange highly qualified and motivated graduates with a bachelor degree
and an active learning community. or its equivalent in the fields of politics, law, economics and
administrative sciences. Prerequisites include, among others,
Master Programme an above average transcript for the preceding degree, as well
as a very good knowledge of English and German.
The two-year degree programme Public Economics, Law and
Politics (PELP), MA requires 120 ECTS credit points and is con-
cluded with the Master’s thesis during the fourth semester. The Contact
programme unites disciplines that have traditionally examined
the relationship between state, society and economy. Questions, Ms Sarah Bich
problems and solutions that emerge from this complex network Leuphana Universität Lüneburg
of relations will be analysed from the perspective of political Universitätsallee 1, C4,016b
science, economics and law. The causes, the contexts and the 21335 Lüneburg, Germany
social and economic effect of state action stand at the centre Phone: + 49 (4131) 677-1074
of this programme. In addition, the programme also focuses on Fax: +49 (4131) 677-1075
development theory and policy which will be of special interest E-mail: [email protected]
to PPGG candidates. Students are provided with an academically www.leuphana.de/ppgg-en
grounded, yet interdisciplinary, account of how politics, law and
economy interact. The classes in the first semester are taught
in English, from the sec-
ond semester on they are
mainly taught in German.

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 Network and Career

The University of Passau is one of the most international in-

stitutions of higher learning in Germany and enjoys a vibrant
international community. Another chance of getting access to
an international network is provided by taking part in the an-
nual World Model United Nations conferences as member of
Master of Governance
U PASSAU

the Passau delegation or by joining our various summer schools

with students from all over the world.
and Public Policy
University of Passau The MA Governance and Public Policy offers its graduates a
Faculty of Arts and Humanities variety of career opportunities especially within the decision
making structures in the students’ home countries at the inter-
face of political and social sciences and law. Graduates will also
The city of Passau lies in the southeast of Germany and right at be well prepared to be employed in national and international
the heart of a unified Europe. The University of Passau is beauti- administration as well as in multinational and global business
fully located at the confluence of the three rivers Danube, Inn and companies or to work as a political consultant with interest
Ilz. Idyllically situated on the banks of the River Inn, on a green groups and political parties.
campus that has just recently been elected the most beautiful
campus in Germany. Founded in 1978, the University of Passau Students’ Profile
combines an up-to-date learning and research infrastructure
with state-of-the-art technology, offering its about 12,000 stu- Studying at the interface of various disciplines requires a high
dents a place to study of the highest academic standard. level of academic commitment. Thus, the programme especially
addresses highly qualified graduates with a bachelor degree in
Master Programme social sciences. Moreover, we expect our students to possess
an excellent command of the English language and a very good
The study course Governance and Public Policy has a two-year- knowledge of German.
curriculum. In their first term, students will get acquainted with
the foundations of governance research as well as with the
basics of statehood and Good Governance in order to provide Contact
a theoretical framework in which the following interdisciplinary
classes are embedded. In these Master classes, students will University of Passau
focus on topics from areas of Comparative Politics/Public Policy, Chair of Political Science
Global Governance, European Integration, Recent European His- Dr.-Hans-Kapfinger-Straße 14
tory, European and International Law and Public Policy as well as 94032 Passau, Germany
Political Institutions and Social Transformation. This curriculum Head of Programme:
is complemented by various classes to enhance the students’ Prof. Dr. Winand Gellner
occupational skills, e. g. courses on presentation techniques Phone: +49 (851) 509-2900
and paper writing.
Programme Coordinator:
Mr Thomas Eibl
Phone: +49 (851) 509-2905
E-mail: [email protected]
www.uni-passau.de/ppgg
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 Network and Careers

Through its established network, the MPM programme pro-

motes dialogue between academia, the public sector, businesses
and the non-profit sector. Worldwide research activities of the
MPM faculty include links with, among others, the Global Public
Policy Institute, Transparency International, German International
Master of Public Management
U POTSDAM

Cooperation (GIZ), the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact

Research (PIK), the German Research Centre for Geosciences
(MPM) (GFZ), the World Bank, the UN and UNDP, the OECD-SIGMA and
University of Potsdam the European Group of Public Administration, just to mention a
Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences (FESS) few. The majority of MPM’s graduates hold management and
executive positions in ministries, local government and NGOs.
They undertake reform projects in the public sector in coopera-
The city of Potsdam is more than 1,000 years old. Located tion with international aid agencies and organisations.
along the banks of the Havel river and the surrounding lakes,
Potsdam is a beautiful city in the immediate vicinity of Berlin. Students’ Profile
The University of Potsdam, founded in 1991, has earned itself a
reputation as one of the leading competence centres for Govern- The MPM programme is particularly designed for qualified grad-
ance and the Public Sector. The MPM programme is integrated uates in economics, business management, social sciences and/
into the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences (FESS) and or natural sciences with professional experience and expecta-
its Potsdam Centre for Policy and Management (PCPM) at the tions for a career in international or public sector organisations.
University of Potsdam. Applications are welcome from professionals with at least 2-3
years of work experience in public administrations, the private
Master Programme sector or NGOs. Excellent English language skills are a prere­
quisite for enrolling in the programme.
The MPM programme is a (EAPAA credited) postgraduate mid-
career 13 month full-time Master programme taught in English.
Launched in April 1999, it was the first of its kind in Germany. Contact
The programme covers two semesters of courses, including
two months for writing and defending a Master’s thesis. The Ms Stefanie Uhde
programme has three degree options, so called specialisation University of Potsdam
streams: The stream “Public Policy and Administration” is de- UP Transfer GmbH at the University of Potsdam
signed to equip public sector professionals with the analytical Master of Public Management (MPM)
and practical skills required to meet society’s need for improved August-Bebel-Straße 89
efficiency and effectiveness in public management. With a simi- 14482 Potsdam, Germany
lar orientation, the stream “Global Public Policy” provides the Phone: +49 (331) 977-4529
framework to meet the challenges of Fax: +49 (331) 977-701143
managing public policies that transcend E-mail: [email protected]
national borders. The third stream, “Geo­ www.ppgg.mpm-potsdam.de
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 social policy are required in this sector. They should have a pro-
found knowledge of management and be aware of the political/
legal peculiarities of the non-profit sector in order to succeed
in the competition for resources. This study programme will
provide students with the best preparation for a career in NPO
management.

Master of Management
HS OSNABRÜCK

The Director and the Coordinator of the Master degree pro-

gramme and a team of tutors, buddies and mentors assist the
in Non-profit Organisations students in adjusting to life and study in Osnabrück. In addi-
University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück tion, the International Faculty Office at the Faculty of Business
Faculty of Business Management and Social Sciences Management and Social Sciences (IFO) provides information,
support and advice on orientation, study programmes, enrol-
ment and accommodation.
The Faculty of Business Management and Social Sciences at
the University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück is characterised Students’ Profile
by progression through study programmes which have been
well organised in advance with small study groups, direct close The Master of Management in Non-profit Organisations is de-
contact with the professors and other teaching staff and inten- signed for highly talented and motivated students who wish to
sive care of the students by departmental staff. pursue a career in a non-profit organisation. Applicants should
have an above-average degree in one of the following areas:
Master Programme Public Management, Administrative Management, ­Economics,
Social Sciences or a related field of study with a major in Eco-
The Master of Management in Non-profit Organisations is a nomics. The Master degree programme Management in Non-
two-year degree programme concluding with a Master’s thesis Profit Organisations is taught in German. A good command of
in the 4th semester. The internationally recognised Master of the German language is essential to be able to study success-
Arts (MA) degree is awarded after successful completion of fully. Good knowledge of English is expected.
the programme. Study and research are application-oriented
and provide excellent job prospects. The programme is charac-
terised by highly qualified lecturers with thorough non-profit- Contact
management experience. The interdisciplinary composition of
the Master programme’s curriculum corresponds to the profile Mr Heiko Reinert, M.A.
required for the non-profit sector. In practice-oriented modules, University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück
it links the areas of non-profit-management with Social and Faculty of Business Management and Social Sciences
Political Sciences and Law and conveys social and communi- Caprivistraße 30a
cative key competencies. Graduates of the Master programme 49076 Osnabrück, Germany
can and did assume managerial functions in various types of Room CJ 0202
(inter-)national non-profit organisations. Phone: +49 (541) 969-3239
Fax: +49 (541) 969-3176
Network and Careers E-mail: [email protected]
www.hs-osnabrueck.de/
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 sations, consulting firms, federal and local government, research
institutions, think tanks, and private firms.

Students’ Profile

The MPP is designed for highly talented and motivated students

who wish to pursue a career at the intersection of the public,
Master of Public Policy (MPP)
HSOG

private, and civil society sectors. It is targeted towards students

with a first academic degree (B.A. or international equivalent)
Hertie School of Governance in Berlin in the fields of political science, sociology, economics, and law.
Other degrees are also welcome, provided that the student has
The Hertie School of Governance in Berlin is a professional a strong personal interest in the study programme. Successful
school for public policy that prepares exceptional students for applicants need to prove strong English language skills (no Ger-
leadership positions in government, business and civil society. man skills required). Previous work experience is an advantage
Thanks to its innovative teaching and research programmes, the but not a requirement.
Hertie School is uniquely positioned to address the complexities
of a transnational world.
Contact
Master Programme
Mr Sigo Riemer
The Hertie School’s Master of Public Policy (MPP) programme is Hertie School of Governance
a two-year degree programme that offers an analytically chal- Master of Public Policy
lenging and problem-oriented education in governance, policy Friedrichstraße 180
analysis, management and leadership, strengthened by real- 10117 Berlin, Germany
world experience in the public and private sectors. It brings Phone: +49 (30) 259 219-114
together perspectives from economics, political science, law E-mail: [email protected]
and sociology, and trains students in quantitative and qualitative www.hertie-school.org
methodologies. In addition, the MPP encompasses a mandatory The Hertie School of Governance –
internship and a project-oriented Master’s thesis. The MPP pro- founded and supported by Gemeinnützige Hertie-Stiftung.
gramme offers two specialisations which students can pursue:
policy analysis and public management.

Network and Careers

The Hertie School maintains various valuable partnerships with

renowned academic institutions across the globe such as the
London School of Economics and Political Science, Sciences Po
Paris, the Lee Kuan Yee School of Public Policy at the Univer-
sity of Singapore, Tsinghua University in Beijing as well as Co­
lumbia University, George-
town University, and Duke
University in the US. MPP
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 careers within the administrations, governments or develop-
ment organisations of their home countries or to qualify for a
career in international organisations whether governmental or
not. To meet the requirements of the professional world and in
order to be able to offer interesting internships and contacts,
the institute continuously extends its network. The Institute
of Political Science at the University of Duisburg-Essen has
Master of Development
U DUISBURG-ESSEN

partnership programmes with the INEF (Institute for Develop-

ment and Peace), the Institute of East Asian Studies, the Käte
and Governance Hamburger Kolleg / Centre for Global Cooperation Research
University of Duisburg-Essen, Institute of Political Science and the NRW School of Governance. The Institutes’ research
is oriented towards the focus “Governance and Legitimacy in a
Globalised World”. Researchers from the policy-oriented think
The University of Duisburg-Essen is located at the center of a tank German Development Institute contribute to the teaching.
region with the largest number of educational institutions per
square kilometre in Europe. About 40,000 students are enrolled Students’ Profile
at the university. The Institute of Political Science at the University
of Duisburg-Essen is one of the largest in Germany. Since Octo- The programme is designed for students with a Bachelor’s de-
ber 2010, the Institute of Political Science has been offering the gree requiring four years of full time study in political science,
Master’s degree programme in Development and Governance. social science, law, economics, geography or related disciplines.
Students have ideally already acquired some professional expe-
Master Programme riences in administration, government or development organisa-
tions of their home countries or international organisations in
The Master of Development and Governance is a one-year full- order to benefit most from the MA programme. Successful can-
time degree programme taught in English. The programme com- didates for this programme possess a strong academic record
bines teaching in several political science sub-disciplines with a and a very good English language proficiency. The programme
practice-oriented methodology and an optional internship with includes a mentorship programme offered by both the Institute
a German (development) organisation. The main emphasis is on and the International Office of the University of Duisburg-Essen.
acquiring knowledge of the relevance of different tiers and forms
of governance processes both within the established democra-
cies and the developing societies. The curriculum consists of Contact
three modules (Development, Governance and Area Studies),
an optional six-week internship with a German (development) Mr Georg Lammich
organisation and the Master’s thesis. Students select two out University of Duisburg-Essen
of the three courses on African Politics, European Politics and Institute of Political Science
Asian Politics and are thus able to specialise on regional issues Lotharstraße 65
even within a one-year Master programme. 47057 Duisburg, Germany
Phone: + 49 (203) 379-3182
Network and Careers E-mail: [email protected]
www.ma-dev-gov.de
The programme thus pro-
vides students with both
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 Network and Careers

To meet the requirements of the professional world and in order

to be able to offer interesting internships and professional con-
tacts, the School continuously extends its network with alumni,
project group partners and experts from the public and non-
profit sectors. The Brandt School has partnerships with several
Master of Public Policy (MPP)
U ERFURT

European and non-European academic institutions and public

policy organisations and is a member of the Transatlantic Policy
University of Erfurt Consortium (TPC), the German Association of Postgraduate
Willy Brandt School of Public Policy Programmes with Special Relevance to Developing Countries
(AGEP), the European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR),
The Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the University of Er- the International Public Policy Association (IPPA) and the Harvard
furt is a professional school, providing a stimulating environment Business School´s MOC Affiliate Network.
for those who strive for management and leadership positions in
the public and non-profit sector. Established in 2002 as Erfurt Students’ Profile
School of Public Policy, the Brandt School offers one of the first
Master of Public Policy (MPP) degree programmes at a German The MPP is designed for highly talented and motivated stu-
university. At the same time, the Brandt School also functions dents who wish to pursue a career in the public sector and aim
as a research institution and is part of an active international for executive positions in government agencies, international
cooperation network in the field of public policy. institutions or non-governmental/non-profit organisations, on
the local, regional, national, or international level. Successful
Master Programme candidates for this programme possess strong analytical skills,
curiosity and a probing mind, as well as a commitment to un-
The Master of Public Policy (MPP) is a two-year, practice-oriented derstanding and solving problems. English is the language of
degree programme taught in English. During the course of stud- instruction of the MPP programme, therefore adequate profi-
ies, students learn to understand the theoretical underpinnings ciency is an admission requirement.
of political processes and develop critical, analytical and practi-
cal abilities for policy-making. For this purpose, the core curricu-
lum combines quantitative and qualitative approaches to public Contact
policy analysis with elements dedicated to the advancement of
personal skills and systematic practical training. By choosing Mr Florian Heintze
two out of five specialisation modules, students may develop Universität Erfurt
their individual profiles. The MPP offers specialisation options Willy Brandt School of Public Policy
in Public and Non-Profit Management, European Public Policy, Nordhäuser Straße 63
International Affairs, International Political Economy and Conflict 99089 Erfurt, Germany
Studies and Conflict Management. Additionally, students gain Phone: +49 (361) 737-4646
practical experience through project groups and a mandatory Fax: +49 (361) 737-4649
internship at a public policy institution. E-mail: [email protected]
www.brandtschool.de/master-program.html

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 port both internationalism and scientific exchange. The compe-
tences to be acquired will qualify students to develop conceptual
approaches of how to deal with the challenges of democratic
governance in the face of social and cultural diversity, to advice
organisations in the fields of politics, law, economy and educa-
tion and to support sustainable solutions in conflict management
and public policy. The programme qualifies for careers in the
Master of Democratic Governance
U OSNABRÜCK

areas of public management and public policy; in “third sec-

tor” organisations; as well as in the area of political and social
and Civil Society communication at the local, national and international levels.
University of Osnabrück, Department of Social Sciences
Students’ Profile

Osnabrück is situated in north-western Germany with more The programme is meant for recent BA graduates seriously in-
than 10,000 students at the University of Osnabrück. Interna- terested in analysing the challenges of policy-making in modern
tional success in research, interdisciplinary programmes and democracies. Applicants must have obtained a BA in Social
projects, several graduate colleges as well as many reforming Sciences, Political Science, International Relations, European
efforts, especially in teaching, are hallmarks of the University. Studies, Law and Administration or neighbouring disciplines.
Since October 2005, the Department of Social Sciences has The MA programme is taught in both German and English. The
been offering the Master of Democratic Governance and Civil students have the option of writing term papers and the Master’s
Society degree programme. thesis in English as well as using English in class discussions.
Good passive German language skills are required.
Master Programme

The two-year Master programme “Democratic Governance and Contact

Civil Society” is focused on the relations and organisational
interfaces between state actors and civil society groups and Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schneckener
associations. How governments and civic groups interact and University of Osnabrück
the type of responsibilities they perceive, are key for the prob- Social Science Department
lem-solving capacities of politics. Emphasis is placed on the Seminarstraße 33
challenges and practices of governance at the local, regional, 49074 Osnabrück, Germany
national and supranational levels, as well as on the tensions and Phone: +49 (541) 969-6024
conflicts that arise from the realities of cultural diversity and Fax: +49 (541) 969-16024
the universalist idea of liberal democracy. The programme’s E-mail: [email protected]
excellent academic course instruction is further supported by www.politik.uni-osnabrueck.de/Teaching/MA_ DRZG.htm
tutorials, internships, excursions, summer schools and group
projects. In the elective area, students can choose course mod-
ules from several other disciplines.

Network and Careers

Numerous partnerships with

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