Master of Public Administration, MPA

Öffentliches Recht und Management in Schmalkalden, Germany

Hochschule Schmalkalden

Key Facts

Degree

Master of Public Administration, MPA

Duration

5 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert mit Auflagen

Until Sep 2029

uni-assist

Not Required

ECTS Credits

90 ECTS

Language

German

Campus

Schmalkalden

Intakes per Year

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: EUR 2,360 per semester (distance learning)
semester contribution:: Plus semester contribution

Non-EU / International

tuition:: EUR 2,360 per semester (distance learning)
semester contribution:: Plus semester contribution

The Master of Public Administration, MPA programme in Öffentliches Recht und Management is offered by Hochschule Schmalkalden, a Fachhochschulen / HAW in Schmalkalden, Germany, spanning 5 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 mit Auflagen accreditation. 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 — DSH-2 or equivalent (C1 level)

Application Periods

Semester

Locations

Schmalkalden

Subject Areas

Subject Groups

Business & Management Law

Study Fields

Öffentliches Recht Public Management, Sozialmanagement

Study Forms

Berufsbegleitend Fernstudium

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hochschule Schmalkalden welcomes international applicants for its Master of Public Administration, MPA in Öffentliches Recht und Management in Schmalkalden. 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 5 semesters (approximately 2.5 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 Hochschule Schmalkalden's admissions portal (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.