M.A. 4 Semesters

Public Management

HAW Hamburg Hamburg, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

M.A.

Duration

4 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Aug 2028

Entrance Test

Selection procedure (Auswahlverfahren) required

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HAW Hamburg

Fachhochschulen / HAW · Hamburg

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HAW Hamburg, a Fachhochschulen / HAW in Hamburg, Germany offers an M.A. in Public Management, with a standard duration of 4 semesters (approximately 2 years). The programme holds Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt) accreditation. 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

German — Instruction in German (no formal certificate level stated)

Entry Requirements

Entrance Test

Selection procedure (Auswahlverfahren) required

Verified from the university's official page

Admission Requirements

The following is a summarised overview of requirements for this programme. Always verify details directly with the university before applying.

Academic Qualifications

First professional degree with 180 ECTS (Diplom FH Allgemeine Verwaltung, Bachelor Public Management or comparable law/economics/social-science degree)
Only civil servants/employees of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg (min. pay grade A 11) in active service

Required Documents

Individual competence portfolio (up to 30 ECTS credited)

Additional Requirements

At least 8 years professional experience in Hamburg public administration
Successful completion of the selection procedure (Auswahlverfahren)
Application only via job postings of the City of Hamburg

Requirements are summarised for informational purposes. Refer to the university's official admissions office for complete and current requirements.

Locations

Hamburg

Subject Groups

Business & Management

Study Fields

Allgemeiner Innerer Verwaltungsdienst Public Management, Sozialmanagement

Study Forms

Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. HAW Hamburg welcomes international applicants for its M.A. in Public Management in Hamburg. 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).

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.

You can apply via uni-assist or directly through the university's admissions portal. GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.