M.A. English 4 Semesters

International Sport Development and Politics

Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln Köln, Germany

Check these details before you apply

We compile this page from Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln's own published information and re-check our programme data on a rolling basis. Universities still change entry requirements, fees and deadlines during the year, and some details here may be incomplete or out of date. Treat this page as a starting point and confirm anything that affects your application on the official source.

Last updated 26 August 2026 Official programme page Spotted an error? Tell us

Key Facts

Degree

M.A.

Duration

4 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen

Until Mar 2029

uni-assist

Required

ECTS Credits

120 ECTS

Language

English

Campus

Cologne

IELTS

7.0

German Requirement

All German-taught programmes require C1-level German. Accepted for bachelor: telc C1 Hochs...

Am I Eligible?

Check in 30 seconds — free

Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln

Universitäten · Nordrhein-Westfalen

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: No tuition fees
total per semester:: ~€300
semester contribution:: ~€300 per semester

Non-EU / International

tuition:: No tuition fees (NRW - no international surcharge)
total per semester:: ~€300
semester contribution:: ~€300 per semester

Not sure if this programme is right for you?

Get a free evaluation from our consultants — no commitment needed.

Free Profile Evaluation

Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln, an Universitäten in Köln, Germany offers an M.A. in International Sport Development and Politics, spanning 4 semesters (120 ECTS credits). The programme is taught entirely in English, making it accessible to international students without German language skills; the programme holds Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen accreditation. Most public universities in Germany charge no tuition fees; students pay only a semester contribution (typically €150–€350). International applicants apply through uni-assist. GradGermany provides end-to-end support for Indian students applying to master's programmes in Germany — from eligibility assessment and SOP review to visa guidance and post-arrival settlement.

Language Requirements

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

English-taught master's programmes require a valid C1-level certificate uploaded by the deadline: TOEFL iBT >= 95, IELTS Academic >= 7.0, or Cambridge Certificate at C1 level (CAE). "Best Score" and "One Skill Retake" certificates are not accepted. Exempt: native speakers and graduates of fully English-taught bachelor degrees at EU universities or countries with English as official language (signed declaration or medium-of-instruction document required). EU applicants may submit the test result by 31 August; non-EU applicants by 31 May.

German Language

All German-taught programmes require C1-level German. Accepted for bachelor: telc C1 Hochschule, DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, DSD II (certificate must exist at time of application - no late submission). German-taught master's additionally: DSH-2, TestDaF TN4 or telc C1 Hochschule, not older than two years, upload by end of application deadline (non-EU) or late-submission deadline (EU). Exempt: native speakers, Bildungsinlaender, applicants from Luxembourg/Austria/Switzerland/German-speaking Belgium; those with German-language HZB, passed Feststellungspruefung, DSD II, or Goethe ZOP passed "gut".

Verified from the university's official page

Application Periods

Semester

Locations

Köln

Subject Groups

Medicine & Health

Study Fields

Entwicklungszusammenarbeit Politikwissenschaft Sportwissenschaft

Study Forms

Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln welcomes international applicants for its M.A. in International Sport Development and Politics in Köln. You will typically need a recognised bachelor's degree in a related field, language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 4 semesters (approximately 2 years), totalling 120 ECTS credits.

Yes, this programme is taught entirely in English. No German language skills are required for admission, though basic German is recommended for daily life in Germany.

Tuition fees vary. Most public German universities charge no tuition — only a semester contribution of approximately €150–€350. Additional costs include health insurance (~€120/month), the blocked account requirement (€11,904/year), and living expenses.

International applicants apply through uni-assist (the central application platform for German universities). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.

Want our guides higher up in Google?

Mark GradGermany as a preferred source and Google gives our pages more room when you search about studying in Germany. Takes one tap, and you can undo it any time from the same screen.

Add as preferred source