Philosophie, Politik und Wirtschaft (Master)

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München · München (Munich), Germany

Master of Arts (M.A.)German60 ECTS2 yearsHybridPart-time

The Master of Arts (MA) program in Philosophie, Politik und Wirtschaft (Master) offered at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München in Germany delivers specialized academic and professional education designed for career advancement. The curriculum covers core principles, theoretical concepts, and practical methodologies in philosophie, politik und wirtschaft (master), combining foundational theory with applied practical training. Students cultivate key professional skills in analytical reasoning, domain research, problem-solving, and applied skills in philosophie, politik und wirtschaft (master), empowering them to address modern industry demands. Graduates are prepared for careers as specialized professionals, industry consultants, operat...

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): €5,250/semester programme fee (weiterbildender Studiengang, charged to all students) + Semesterbeitrag €97/semester
Tuition (Non-EU students): €5,250/semester programme fee (same for EU and non-EU) + Semesterbeitrag €97/semester
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2027-07-15
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2027-07-15
Duration: 2 years
ECTS credits: 60
Language: German
Study format: Hybrid
Starts: October 2027 (Winter semester)
Intake: Winter only

Language requirements

Required proficiency

German ('SPRACHE: deutsch' per programme page); international applicants per LMU central rules: DSH-2 / TestDaF 4×4 (level 4 in all four parts) / telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule / DSD II / Goethe-Zertifikat C2 / ÖSD C2 (German C1–C2 proofs per LMU central requirements)

Admission requirements

Entry requirements

University degree in any field completed with above-average results; qualification level of 240 ECTS (standard: 8-semester full-time first degree) — alternative proof via additional 60 ECTS of relevant coursework/second study, or via a written report (1–2 pages) on decision-making/leadership responsibilities plus a supplementary oral test; at least 2 years of professional experience (business, administration, politics/associations, public institutions, media); personal selection interview; cohort limited to 20 students

Required documents

Motivation letter (1–2 pages); tabular CV; copies of school and university degree certificates; proof of higher-education entrance qualification (if not contained in the certificates); optional reference letter from current employer; where applicable the §9 report on professional experience — upload via the application form (not by email)

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2027-07-15

Non-EU students

2027-07-15

Programme overview

DegreeMaster of Arts (M.A.)
Duration2 years
ECTS60
LanguageGerman
Study formatHybrid
PacePart-time
CountryGermany
FacultyFakultät für Philosophie, Wissenschaftstheorie und Religionswissenschaft (berufsbegleitender Weiterbildungsstudiengang PPW)

Official university

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for Germany, over 2 years of study.

EU & Non-EU	Tuition	Living	Total
EU & Non-EU	Fee not published	€23,808	needs the fee

Living-cost figure: €11,904/year — Blocked account (Sperrkonto), per German Federal Foreign Office ↗

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