Master of

Public Policy
A cutting-edge programme for tomorrow’s leaders.
Welcome
to the Hertie School
Choosing a graduate school is an
important step, and we are glad to be a
part of your journey. I encourage you to
take some time to learn more about the
Hertie School and our master’s
programmes, explore the exciting
research of our Centres of Competence,
and get to know our current students,
alumni and faculty. From all of us at the
Hertie School in Berlin – welcome!

Prof. Dr. Cornelia Woll

President

The Hertie School in numbers

800+ 70+ 2,700+ 70+

students nationalities alumni worldwide faculty, adjuncts
currently enrolled and instructors
Student life

in Berlin
Berlin is the heart of Europe. And we are in the heart of Berlin.
Germany’s capital is a hub for political and cultural events and a crossroads for travel
in Europe and beyond. Located in Mitte, the Hertie School is just minutes away from
key political and historic landmarks.

A political and start-up hub

As the capital of Germany, Berlin is the epicenter for political decision-makers and
policy debates. It's also a city where history is all around. Additionally, Berlin is one of
Europe's most important start-up hubs.

Affordable and easy to navigate

Among Berlin’s many assets is its affordability. Housing and general expenses are
relatively lower than in many major European capitals. It’s especially welcoming for
students, with special discounts at many venues - and it’s also known as a very bike-
friendly city.

“For me, Berlin symbolises

opportunity and the freedom to
pursue whatever you wish.
I always knew I wanted to build
my career in public policy and
wanted to study in the heart of
Europe. Studying here feels like
the entire city is your campus.”

Diksha Choudhary
India | MPP 2022
The Master of

Public Policy
The Master of Public Policy (MPP) gives you the tools you need to analyse policies,
critically assess policy innovations and evaluate solutions. It is a hands-on degree
that provides the knowledge and the experience you can use to promote good
policies in all sectors. This interdisciplinary programme is ideal for those who want to
understand and get involved in public affairs, learn analytical and managerial skills
and help shape tomorrow’s world. In a nutshell:

What is the MPP?

It's a two-year, full-time programme entirely taught in English. You
will sharpen and deepen your analytical, leadership and management
skills to tackle today’s most pressing public policy issues.

Is it for me?
The MPP is for students who want to understand and solve complex
governance challenges (social, political, economic, and environmental)
at the local, national, regional, and global scale.

And after I graduate?

You will be able to work in a broad range of roles, including policy
analyst, government official, policy researcher, advisor or consultant.

The strength of the programme

is its structure: “it has a really
precise core of classes, but at the
same time it’s flexible enough
that it can be adapted to the
different fields of focus that the
students are interested in.”

Andrea Giuliani
Italy | MPP 2020 The MPP in 2 minutes:
Watch our programme video
Areas of
concentration
Policy Analysis
Prepare yourself for careers that require processing, evaluating and
critiquing findings from quantitative research in order to make
informed policy decisions. Choose this concentration to focus on the
methods and tools of analysis such as statistics, econometrics or
behavioural economics.

Governance and Leadership

Policymakers are constantly engaging with management problems
in organisations that impact public policy – from local frontline
services and national governments to international and non-profit
organisations. In this concentration, you will explore competencies
such as strategy, change management and organisational design.
Where theory meets
practice
One of the MPP’s key features is to provide practice-oriented teaching.
As an MPP student you’ll engage with Hertie School’s Policy Lab - a hub for learning,
collaboration and applied governance solutions. Here are some activities of the Lab:

Project Give you exposure to real, complex challenges faced by partner

courses organisations. You will collaborate with faculty and colleagues to find
solutions to address these challenges and be encouraged to develop
innovative solutions that could be applied by our partners right away.

Master’s Additionally to the academic supervision by a faculty member we

thesis encourage you to collaborate with a practice partner when writing
practice your master’s thesis: this collaboration will help your work be more
partnerships relevant and provide a great opportunity for expanding your network
in your field of interest.

Skills These intensive 2-day workshops give you career-relevant skills.

workshops You will gain essential skills that will enhance your professional
development and readiness for careers in public policy and beyond.

The Hertie School Policy Lab is supported by PD - Partnerschaft Deutschland.

Festival of Ideas
The yearly Festival features the
results of the project courses,
presented as posters. Practice
partners and faculty members
select and honour the best
posters, celebrating students'
outstanding efforts.

The event also offers ample

networking and exchange
opportunities.
What will you
study?
Courses in economics, political science, statistics, public management and law
provide a strong foundation for your studies.

In the second year, you will delve deeper into the key issues of your area of
concentration, but will nonetheless have the opportunity to take courses outside
your concentration.

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4

Policy Concentration Elective I Elective II

Process Core Course I Concentration Concentration

Public Law & Elective I Elective IV

Management Governance Portfolio Portfolio
internship
Summer

Economics I Economics II Elective II

Portfolio
Master's thesis
colloquium

Statistics I Project Elective III

Course Portfolio

Master's thesis
Master's thesis research
Skills I Skills II research and
colloquium

Some of our students’ favourites courses:

1. Governance and the politics of artificial intelligence
2. The politics of food
3. Energy economics
4. Leadership in local government Check out our full
5. Digital governance & social media course catalogue
Some of your
key topics
of study
Once you begin your studies at the Hertie School, you can choose electives to either
explore various areas of public policy or deepen your knowledge in a specific topic.
Here are some of the topics you can focus on during your MPP:

Sustainability
Studying Sustainability at the Hertie School will give you a thorough exploration of
green transition challenges and opportunities. You will get a deep understanding
of sustainability issues and strategies, and develop the skills needed to drive
sustainable change and influence environmental policies.

Some of our sustainability-related courses:

Economics II: Sustainability
Economics II: Economic growth and climate change
Influencing Brussels: The "Fit for 55” climate change package

You can apply for a Certificate in Sustainability when you meet the
requirements.

Check out this

“Sustainability at
Hertie” video
 Some of your
key topics
of study
Digital Governance
Studying Digital Governance at Hertie will prepare you for the fast-evolving digital
landscape in public policy. The curriculum focuses on government digitalisation, AI
and human transformation, and digital service governance. You'll gain the skills to
influence technology, policy, and society and shape the digital future.

Some of our digital governance-related courses:

Problems and solutions of large digital corporations:
A competition and antitrust perspective
The policy process: Digital governance and social media governance
Public service in a digital age

You can apply for a Certificate in Digital Governance when you meet
the requirements.

CV BOOK:
Get to know our
graduates interested
in the topic
Career
Development
We help you build a strong professional
profile during your studies
Career workshops: Assess your strengths,
develop career goals and build a professional
profile.
Career fairs with large management and public
sector consulting firms as well as international
and European institutions.
Various mentoring programme​s, tailored to
your background or topic of interest.
Skills workshops ranging from podcasting, to
design thinking and advanced excel skills.
1:1 coaching for personal advice and feedback.

And in between your 2 years of study

Summer internship
You will need to complete a summer internship
between your two years of study. While
securing an internship is the responsibility of
each student, our Career Development team
will support you along the way - the school
partners with institutions from all three sectors
to offer internship positions.

Professional Year
Want even more working experience? You can
complete a Professional Year for 9-15 months
between your two years of studies. The school
has established relationships with various
institutions such as ministries, international
companies and NGOs.
Study abroad
on academic exchanges
and Dual Degrees

Academic exchanges
Take advantage of the Hertie School’s extensive global network of over 35 partner
universities around the world! Spend your third semester abroad and take four
elective courses.

Dual degrees
We partner with universities around the globe to offer dual-degree programmes
to students who wish to spend one year at the Hertie School and one year at a
partner institution. MPP students are eligible to apply to programmes with the
following institutions, receiving a degree from both institutions:

More about
studying abroad

“(At Duke) the classes complemented

my studies in the MPP programme
extremely well, as they provided me
with new contexts, approaches and
very different perspectives”.

Charlotte Kaiser
Germany | MPP 2022
Exchange semester at Duke University
Your career
after your MPP
Hertie School graduates have a high employability rate

95%
of our students are either
employed or in further studies
within 1 year of graduation.​
Based on 97,5% of graduates from all programmes, Class of 2022.

Across all sectors

50%
Private sector
28%
Public sector
22%
Third sector
CEOs and Founders German public organisations Research and think tanks
Public sector consulting International organisations NGOs and foundations
and governmental affairs
Numbers based on MPP graduates from the Class of 2022.

Policy Analyst, Innovation

and Tech Policy, OECD

National Coordinator,
Mexico’s Safe
Mobility Coalition

Nikolas Schmidt​
MPP 2020

Alejandra Vallejo
MPP 2012

Founder and
CEO, Polyteia nzberg
Sophie Mü
Faruk Tuncer MPP 2017
MPP 2016
Strategic Partnerships
Job titles in 2024.
Manager, TikTok
Your career
after your MPP
Some of our most frequent employers

Opportunities in the German

job market for international
graduates
As a Hertie School graduate, you can
extend your residence permit for up to
18 months after completing your
studies.

We also offer you opportunities to

acquire German language skills during
your studies to make you more
attractive to German employers and
significantly widen your possible
career paths.
 Fees and
Financial aid
Yearly tuition fee
Tuition for the two-year MPP programme is 18,750 euros per year.

We are committed to attracting the best students from around the world.
To achieve this goal, we award financial aid and partner with a variety of
organisations to offer the following options to fund your studies:

Partial 10%-50% tuition reductions granted in the form of tuition

scholarships waivers or as part of a special partial scholarship programme.

Full Cover 100% of the tuition fees. They are targeted at applicants
with specific profiles who are interested in the development of a
scholarships particular region or come from certain academic fields. Additional
application materials such as an essay are usually required.

External
funding Apart from Hertie School scholarships, there are a number of
external financing sources, including student loans, income share
agreements, fellowships and prizes by external organisations.
Funding options can vary according to your country of origin.

Find the right financial

aid option for you
Reach out to our student funding team Browse through our
[email protected] Funding Navigator

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How to
apply
Are you ready to apply to the Hertie School? Here’s what you’ll need to
submit your application:

Application checklist
CV with academic background, work and voluntary experience
Motivation letter
Official academic transcripts
English proficiency certificate (if necessary)

Step by step
1. Create an account on our online portal and complete your application
2. Upload all required documents
3. Submit your application by the deadline

Key dates
Early bird deadline 1 December
Non EU/EEA Priority deadline 15 January
EU/EEA Priority deadline 15 February
Final deadline 1 May
Welcome week in Berlin! Last week of August
Apply today!
Questions about the programme, the school or the application
process? You can visit the MPP website at hertie-school.org/mpp

Or contact our admissions team:

[email protected]
+49 (0) 3025 92 19 -114
Friedrichstraße 180. 10117 Berlin, Germany