Europe starts here
Thinking Europe. Acting European. With the Master's degree programme "Europäisches Verwaltungsmanagement".
European
The Master's programme teaches the key foundations for working for Europe, both in Brussels and in regional administration.
unifying
Strengthen the European idea with this degree programme and actively promote peace, common values and the well-being of citizens.
cross-cultural
There are currently 24 languages spoken in the European Union. Learn to preserve and unite the diversity of European cultures and immerse yourself in them with an internship abroad.
Tanja Richt
M.A. Europäisches Verwaltungsmanagement
As part of the Master's programme, I was able to develop significantly both professionally and personally. In addition to thematic and linguistic knowledge, we learnt skills such as presenting, working in a team, time management, project and conflict management and much more. Thanks to content such as the Franco-German project weeks with students from Strasbourg, the simulation session in the European Parliament, the study trip to Brussels or the training trip to the eastern EU member states Croatia and Slovenia, no perspective or angle on the EU and how it works was left out.
During my Bachelor's degree in Public Management at Kehl University of Applied Sciences, I focussed particularly on European topics, including in the specialisation semester. For this reason, I then decided to start the Master's programme in European Public Administration Management at the universities of Ludwigsburg and Kehl. Both the many theoretical subjects such as European law and policy in Ludwigsburg and the various practical seminars in Kehl, e.g. on cross-border cooperation or EU funding, complemented each other perfectly. From these two semesters, I was able to gain a great deal of theoretical knowledge as well as a lot of practical experience, which provides a good basis for my daily work in Brussels. Of course, the practical semester was also a special experience, during which I was able to familiarise myself very well with working in the European capital of Brussels.
Joel Müller
M.A. Europäisches Verwaltungsmanagement
At a glance
Academic degree
Type of degree
Application period
Study start
Place of study
Available study places
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Full-time degree, 4 semesters, 120 ECTS
1 January to 20 June
annually 1 October
Hochschulen Kehl und Ludwigsburg sowie ein Auslandssemester
pro Jahrgang 25 an den Hochschulen Kehl und Ludwigsburg
Higher service
The Master's degree programme opens up the possibility of becoming a civil servant and direct access to the higher administrative service.
Beamtinnen und Beamte des gehobenen Verwaltungsdienstes bietet er die Möglichkeit zum Aufstieg in den höheren Verwaltungsdienst.
Study contents
European law
Legislative Procedure | Institutional and Substantive European Law, (European Economic Law)
Administration & project management
Management of international projects and intercultural conflict resolution | networking and benchmarking
Intercultural competences
Languages | Intercultural skills | Stays abroad
EU policy areas
European Public Policies | EU Environmental Policy | Social Policy
Historical dimensions
Historical development and models of European integration
Finances & Taxes
Fiscal aspects of economic and monetary union | Economic dimensions of European integration
Course of study
The degree programme is a joint degree programme offered by the universities of Kehl and Ludwigsburg. The programme therefore takes place alternately at both universities.
Objectives of the Master's programme
Target group
The Master's programme is suitable for university graduates, in particular from a university of public administration, or from the fields of law, economics or social sciences, who are looking for a career entry with European connections in municipalities, state or federal ministries or European administrations with the possibility of access to the higher civil service, NGOs or business.
Ausbildungsziel
In the context of progressive European integration, the aim is to provide an in-depth understanding of the administrative, legal and social structures, including their procedures, the politics, economy and culture of the member states of the European Union and the European institutions.
Karrieremöglichkeiten
The communicative, legal, economic and organisational expertise you acquire will enable you to work competently on the ongoing European integration in senior staff and cross-sectional functions. As an expert in European administration, you will specialise in the various administrative levels at both European and national level. You can also work in NGOs, cross-border cooperation institutions, associations and foundations as well as in the business world.
Application
Admission requirement is a first degree from a (technical) college or university with at least 180 ECTS credits. It must be possible to provide evidence of a degree with above-average results in one of the above-mentioned areas.
As some of the lectures are held in English, a good command of English is also required.
The MEPA is a cooperative study programme between the universities of Kehl and Ludwigsburg. Apply for the start of the course in October from 1 January to 20 June of the same year via the Application portal of the Ludwigsburg University of Applied Sciences.
For the application you need:
- Proof of university entrance qualification
- Curriculum vitae
- Bachelor's certificate (alternatively a current overview of grades)
- Letter of motivation in English or French
- Proof of German language skills and residence permit, if applicable
The joint admissions committee of the universities of Kehl and Ludwigsburg organises selection interviews after the application deadline. The selection interviews are expected to take place at the beginning of July each year. The selection interview dates are allocated by the degree programme management.
You've made it! Once you have fulfilled all the requirements, you will receive confirmation of your place.
