Master of Public Management

Public Management in Wiesbaden, Germany

Hessische Hochschule für öffentliches Management und Sicherheit

Key Facts

Degree

Master of Public Management

Duration

4 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Sep 2030

uni-assist

Not Required

ECTS Credits

120 ECTS

Language

German

Campus

Wiesbaden (main campus); study centres across Hesse (Gießen, Kassel, Mühlheim, Meißner)

Intakes per Year

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: No tuition fees (continuing education for Hessian civil servants)

Non-EU / International

tuition:: Not applicable — admission restricted to Hessian public service employees/trainees

The Master of Public Management programme in Public Management is offered by Hessische Hochschule für öffentliches Management und Sicherheit, a Verwaltungshochschule in Wiesbaden, Germany, spanning 4 semesters (120 ECTS credits). Instruction is in German, so applicants need to demonstrate German proficiency (typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4); the programme holds Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt) 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 — German citizenship or EU citizenship with German language proficiency required; all instruction in German

Application Periods

Semester

Admission Requirements

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

Additional Requirements

Dual/internal programme (duales Studium). Admission only through Hessian state employers (police or public administration). Not open to direct application by international students.

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

Locations

Wiesbaden

Subject Areas

Subject Groups

Business & Management

Study Fields

Allgemeiner Innerer Verwaltungsdienst Personalmanagement, Personalwesen Public Management, Sozialmanagement Verwaltungswissenschaft

Study Forms

Berufsbegleitend Präsenzstudiengang Teilzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hessische Hochschule für öffentliches Management und Sicherheit welcomes international applicants for its Master of Public Management in Public Management in Wiesbaden. 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 120 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 Hessische Hochschule für öffentliches Management und Sicherheit's admissions portal (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.