Admission

The PACS Master's programme is primarily aimed at BA graduates in the social sciences and humanities, but the degree is also open to applicants from other disciplines. However, a minimum of 30 ECTs must have been obtained in social sciences. Since PACS is a postgraduate degree, students are expected to be familiar with academic research methods.

Applicants with a National Degree

Applicants with a German degree can submit their applications via myOVGU between mid-May and the 15th of July of the respective year of admission. Information on the requirements and the application procedure can be found here.

Applicants with a Foreign Degree

Applicants who obtained their degrees outside Germany have to submit their applications via uni-assist between the 15th of April and the 15th of July of the respective year of admission. Information on the requirements and the application procedure can be found here.

Applicants for the Helmut-Schmidt-Programme

PACS is part of the DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Master's Scholarship for Public Policy and Good Governance). Applicants that want to apply for the scholarship can find information on the requirements and the application procedure here.

Important Notes:

• Decisions on successful applications are made based on the submitted documents. The PACS Master's programme starts in the winter term of the academic year only.
  
  
• Please be aware that we will not reply to any email that contains in part or in whole pre-screening requests, for example requests concerning the eligibility of previous studies or experiences, evaluation of your transcripts of records or study certificates, or the assessment of any application documents/qualifications.
  
  
• Please also be aware that we do not offer individual consultancy regarding the application procedures, familiarity with the study programme, or any other general questions regarding your stay and study in Germany.
  
  
• Should any questions arise concerning the application procedure via myOVGU or uni-assist, please contact the Student Registration Office. Questions that concern the study programme itself and are not answered on our website or in the FAQs can be sent to . Please be aware that due to the high number of requests emails that contain answered questions on our website will most probably be disregarded. In case you have not received an answer to your inquiry within one week please revisit our website and check the information again. We thank you for your understanding !