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Hochschule für öffentliche Verwaltung und Finanzen Ludwigsburg
Master German Social Sciences

Public Management

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Hochschule für öffentliche Verwaltung und Finanzen Ludwigsburg Ludwigsburg · Baden-Württemberg

About the Program

The Master of Public Management (MPM) is a part-time master's program that prepares students for leadership positions in public administration or other public sector institutions. The program combines interdisciplinary study with core administrative content. It focuses on transferring knowledge and methods into administrative practice, qualifying graduates for active management of leadership and management processes. The program emphasizes personal, social, and methodological competencies as well as optimizing problem-solving abilities. The curriculum includes 10 modules covering leadership competencies in a broader sense (legal knowledge, business management skills, and decision-making abilities) and leadership competencies in a narrower sense (psychology, communication science, and organizational theory). The program includes self-learning phases with study materials and coaching, as well as mandatory in-person sessions with professors and practitioners.
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The Master of Public Management (MPM) is a part-time master's program that prepares students for leadership positions in public administration or other public sector institutions. The program combines interdisciplinary study with core administrative content. It focuses on transferring knowledge and methods into administrative practice, qualifying graduates for active management of leadership and management processes. The program emphasizes personal, social, and methodological competencies as well as optimizing problem-solving abilities. The curriculum includes 10 modules covering leadership competencies in a broader sense (legal knowledge, business management skills, and decision-making abilities) and leadership competencies in a narrower sense (psychology, communication science, and organizational theory). The program includes self-learning phases with study materials and coaching, as well as mandatory in-person sessions with professors and practitioners.

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Subjects / Topic Areas

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How do I apply to Public Management at Hochschule für öffentliche Verwaltung und Finanzen Ludwigsburg?

Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.

  1. Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
  2. Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
  3. Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
  4. Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
  5. Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Public Management at Hochschule für öffentliche Verwaltung und Finanzen Ludwigsburg

Is Public Management at Hochschule für öffentliche Verwaltung und Finanzen Ludwigsburg taught in German or English? ▼

This Master 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 Management programme cost? ▼

500 EUR / semester. International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Public Management at Hochschule für öffentliche Verwaltung und Finanzen Ludwigsburg? ▼

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 Management? ▼

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 öffentliche Verwaltung und Finanzen Ludwigsburg — 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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