Hertie School Master of Public Policy (MPP) 2027 in Berlin, Germany (Scholarships Available)
The Hertie School in Berlin is accepting applications for its two-year Master of Public Policy (MPP), with full and partial scholarships covering 10% to 100% of tuition. The early bird deadline is 1 December.
What Is the Hertie School MPP?
The Hertie School in Berlin is one of Europe's leading schools of public policy and governance. Its Master of Public Policy (MPP) is a two-year, full-time programme taught in English. It prepares students for careers in government, international organisations, NGOs, think tanks and consulting.
The programme combines economics, political science, law, sociology, public management, statistics and data science, with a strong focus on solving real policy problems.
Specialisations:
- Policy Analysis
- Governance and Leadership
Extra options:
- A Professional Year to gain work experience during your studies
- A semester or year abroad at partners like LSE, Columbia SIPA, Bocconi, Maxwell School and the Munk School
- A double degree with the Master of Data Science and AI for Public Policy
Important Dates
- Early bird deadline: 1 December
- Priority deadline (EU/EEA applicants): 15 February
- Programme length: 2 years (120 ECTS)
- Location: Berlin, Germany
Check the admissions page for the exact deadlines for your intake.
Who Can Apply?
- Graduates who want a career in public policy, government or international affairs
- Students from all over the world, since the programme is fully in English
- Applicants from many backgrounds, such as economics, politics, law, social sciences and more
See the Hertie School admissions page for the exact academic, work experience and English test requirements.
Scholarships and Funding
- Full scholarships covering 100% of tuition fees
- Partial scholarships of 10% to 50%, based on merit and need
- An Income Share Agreement option, where you pay part of your future income after graduating
- Support to find external funding
Tuition fee: €39,500 for the full programme
In 2025, the school awarded 20 full scholarships and 50 half-tuition scholarships.
Why Choose This Programme?
- Study in Berlin, a major European centre for policy and politics
- Learn from experts in policy, governance and data science
- Build an international network
- Get access to Germany's 18-month job-seeking visa after graduating
- An accredited degree recognised across Europe
How to Apply
- Read the "Getting ready to apply" guide on the Hertie School website.
- Check the admission requirements and choose your specialisation.
- Prepare your documents and apply online.
- Apply by the early bird deadline (1 December) for the best chance at scholarships.
Simple Tips
- Apply early, as scholarship chances are often better in the first round.
- Explain clearly what policy problems you care about and why.
- Show any work, volunteering or research related to public policy.
- Mention how studying in Berlin fits your career plans.
- Use the Hertie School's Funding Navigator to explore all funding options.
Apply Here
- MPP programme page: https://www.hertie-school.org/en/mpp
- Funding and scholarships: https://www.hertie-school.org/en/mpp/funding
- FAQs: https://hertie-school.org/en/mpp/faqs
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| Organization | Hertie School | | Region | Berlin, Germany (Europe) | | Deadline | 1 December (early bird) | | Level | Master's (MPP) | | Funding | Scholarships covering 10% to 100% of tuition |
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