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Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin
Bachelor German Social Sciences

Public Administration

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

About the Program

Modern public administrations dealing with the public seek to provide a responsive service fulfilling legal requirements and catering to public convenience. The Bachelor's degree programme Public Administration employs a mixture of lectures, seminars, projects and internships to impart the theoretical knowledge and practical experience necessary to develop good judgement in a range of situations. Graduates benefit from a range of advantages: a Laufbahnbefähigung for the senior non-technical Civil Service without Trainee Programme; universal professional deployment; a high degree of interdisciplinarity; and the best-possible future prospects. The interdisciplinary and practical training with clear legal focus and demanding internship phases prepare graduates for careers in the senior administrative sector and middle management level. The program covers issues from Law, Political Science, Administrative Science, Human Resources and Economics, and imparts key skills essential to a Public Administration managerial role.
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Modern public administrations dealing with the public seek to provide a responsive service fulfilling legal requirements and catering to public convenience. The Bachelor's degree programme Public Administration employs a mixture of lectures, seminars, projects and internships to impart the theoretical knowledge and practical experience necessary to develop good judgement in a range of situations. Graduates benefit from a range of advantages: a Laufbahnbefähigung for the senior non-technical Civil Service without Trainee Programme; universal professional deployment; a high degree of interdisciplinarity; and the best-possible future prospects. The interdisciplinary and practical training with clear legal focus and demanding internship phases prepare graduates for careers in the senior administrative sector and middle management level. The program covers issues from Law, Political Science, Administrative Science, Human Resources and Economics, and imparts key skills essential to a Public Administration managerial role.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Public Administration at Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin

Is Public Administration at Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin taught in German or English?

This Bachelor programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Public Administration programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Public Administration at Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Public Administration?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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