MPA

Management und Recht in der Bundesverwaltung (Vormals: Führung in der Finanzverwaltung) in Hamburg, Germany

Helmut-Schmidt-Universität/Universität der Bundeswehr Hamburg

Key Facts

Degree

MPA

Duration

4 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen

Until Sep 2027

uni-assist

Not Required

ECTS Credits

90 ECTS

Language

German

Campus

Hamburg-Jenfeld

Intakes per Year

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: No tuition fees (Bundeswehr continuing education programme)

Non-EU / International

tuition:: Not applicable — admission restricted to Bundeswehr members

The MPA programme in Management und Recht in der Bundesverwaltung (Vormals: Führung in der Finanzverwaltung) is offered by Helmut-Schmidt-Universität/Universität der Bundeswehr Hamburg, an Universitäten in Hamburg, Germany, spanning 4 semesters (90 ECTS credits). Instruction is in German, so applicants need to demonstrate German proficiency (typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4); 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). Applications are submitted directly to the university (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany guides international students through the complete application process for German universities — including document preparation, language requirements, visa processing, and finding accommodation.

Language Requirements

German — German required (instruction in German); admission restricted to Bundeswehr members

Application Periods

Semester

Locations

Hamburg

Subject Areas

Subject Groups

Business & Management Law

Study Fields

Finanzverwaltung Öffentliches Recht Public Management, Sozialmanagement Verwaltungswissenschaft Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Ökonomie

Study Forms

Berufsbegleitend

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Helmut-Schmidt-Universität/Universität der Bundeswehr Hamburg welcomes international applicants for its MPA in Management und Recht in der Bundesverwaltung (Vormals: Führung in der Finanzverwaltung) in Hamburg. You will typically need a recognised secondary school certificate (or equivalent), language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 4 semesters (approximately 2 years), totalling 90 ECTS credits.

This programme is taught in German. You will need to prove German proficiency, typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4. Some universities accept Goethe-Zertifikat C1.

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 (€11,208/year), and living expenses.

Applications are submitted directly to Helmut-Schmidt-Universität/Universität der Bundeswehr Hamburg's admissions portal (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.