Master in Political Science

Mannheim, Germany Taught in English Open to international students

Why students choose University of Mannheim

Nicknamed the Harvard of Germany - top-ranked in business administration and economics
Home to Mannheim Business School - particularly famous for its MBA programmes
Strong in its subjects - THE Subject Ranking 2026 rates business, economics and psychology
Historic campus - based inside Mannheim Palace, one of Europe's largest Baroque palaces
Strong industry ties - Rhine-Neckar business hub offers internships and job opportunities

About Master in Political Science

Master in Political Science is a master's degree from University of Mannheim in Mannheim, taught in English. The application deadline for the Aug 2027 intake is May 31, 2027, while tuition costs 3,095 USD per year.

About University of Mannheim

The University of Mannheim is one of the leading research universities in Germany, renowned for its distinct profile in the economic and social sciences. Located primarily within the historic Mannheim Palace, it offers a unique academic environment that blends tradition with modern research excellence.

The University of Mannheim is located in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is widely recognized as the 'Harvard of Germany' for its top-ranked programs in business administration and economics, consistently placing at the top of national and international rankings. The university's main campus is uniquely situated in the Mannheim Palace, one of the largest Baroque palaces in Europe.

The university's academic strengths lie in its five schools: Business, Economics and Social Sciences, Humanities, Law, and Mathematics and Computer Science. It is particularly famous for its Mannheim Business School and its strong focus on empirical research and interdisciplinary collaboration, supported by state-of-the-art facilities and a global network of partner institutions.

International students are drawn to Mannheim for its high-quality education, vibrant campus life, and excellent career prospects. The university provides extensive support services, including orientation programs and visa assistance, while its strong ties to the industry and its location in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region offer students numerous internship and employment opportunities.

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Tuition Fee: 3,095 USD per year
Tuition (local students): 3,000 EUR per year
Application Fee: 0 USD
Service Fee: 100 USD

This program's tuition is 40% below the typical master's in Germany.

Median tuition for that cohort is 5,132 USD, across 1,625 programs on Global Admissions.

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You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. See document and eligibility requirements

Required documents

• Your Passport Copy

• Your Highest Academic Transcript (in English)

• Your Graduation Certificate (in English)

• English Language Certificate

• Personal Statement

• Bank Statement

• Curriculum Vitae

• Your Photograph

Application process

• Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. Learn more about the application process

• The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

• Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

• After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

• The university may contact you directly for further questions.

• We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

• After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

• Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.