Hertie School
Berlin · BEPrivateFounded 2003
Recorded values
48
Excluding editorial notes
With a source
94%
45 of 48 link to the page that stated them
With a read date
94%
The rest could be any age
Editorial assessment
Somebody’s judgement, not a sourced value. Useful for shortlisting, not for a decision.
- Tier
- Strong
- Selectivity
- Medium-High
- Strong subjects
- Public Policy, Data Science for Public Policy, International Affairs
- Fit notes
- Top public policy school in Germany. All masters in English.
- Tuition summary
- EUR 32,000
- English bachelor
- No
- English master
- Yes
- Teaching languages
- English
- Summary
- Top public policy school in Germany. All masters in English.
Standing and scale
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Students
801 (2023)
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International
64%
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Acceptance rate
27%
Hertie does not publish official acceptance rates. EduRank estimates ~27% based on comparable institutions. GradCafe forum posts suggest MPP admits ~335-376/year and MIA ~202-205/year.
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Fees
Money is kept as written. German sources use a thousands dot and a decimal comma.
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Tuition master noneu
19,250 EUR
Per year tuition for MPP, MIA, MDS programs. Tuition is the same for EU and non-EU students.
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Tuition eea
19,250 EUR
Per year tuition for MPP, MIA, MDS programs. Tuition is the same for EU and non-EU students.
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Application fee
0 EUR
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Tuition master noneu
38,500 EUR
Total tuition for 1-year EMPA program. Tuition is the same for EU and non-EU students.
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Tuition eea
38,500 EUR
Total tuition for 1-year EMPA program. Tuition is the same for EU and non-EU students.
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Tuition master noneu
19,250 EUR
Per year tuition for 2-year EMPA program. Tuition is the same for EU and non-EU students.
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Tuition eea
19,250 EUR
Per year tuition for 2-year EMPA program. Tuition is the same for EU and non-EU students.
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Deadlines
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Fall
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Early bird deadline for EUR 2,000 tuition discount.
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Non-EU/EEA applicants seeking scholarships and requiring a visa
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Priority deadline for Non-EU/EEA applicants.
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EU/EEA applicants seeking scholarships; non-EU applicants not requiring a visa
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Priority deadline for EU/EEA applicants.
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Fall
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Final deadline for MPP and MIA programs.
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Fall
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Final deadline for MDS program.
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Fall
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Priority deadline for EMPA program.
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Fall
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Final deadline for EMPA program.
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Language requirements
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Ielts
Overall 7.0, Writing 7.0 · Master
For MPP, MIA, MDS programs. Test valid for 5 years. TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition and Duolingo accepted. Waivers available for native speakers, full undergraduate degree in English, or substantial work experience in English.
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Toefl
iBT 100, Writing 25; PBT 600; CBT 250 · Master
For MPP, MIA, MDS programs. Test valid for 5 years. TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition and Duolingo accepted. Waivers available for native speakers, full undergraduate degree in English, or substantial work experience in English.
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Cambridge
CPE Grade C minimum; CAE Grade B minimum · Master
For MPP, MIA, MDS programs. Test valid for 5 years. TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition and Duolingo accepted. Waivers available for native speakers, full undergraduate degree in English, or substantial work experience in English.
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Ielts
Overall 7.0 · Any
For EMPA program. Test valid for 5 years. TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition and Duolingo accepted. Waivers available for native speakers, full undergraduate degree in English, or substantial work experience in English.
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Toefl
iBT 90; PBT 577; CBT 233 · Any
For EMPA program. Test valid for 5 years. TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition and Duolingo accepted. Waivers available for native speakers, full undergraduate degree in English, or substantial work experience in English.
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Cambridge
CPE A, B, or C; CAE A or B · Any
For EMPA program. Test valid for 5 years. TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition and Duolingo accepted. Waivers available for native speakers, full undergraduate degree in English, or substantial work experience in English.
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How you apply
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Process
no portal recordedApplications are evaluated on a rolling basis. Earlier submission = earlier decision + higher scholarship chances. Apply for admission first -> Receive admission offer -> Access scholarships portal -> Complete scholarship application within 2-3 days.
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Credential requirements
Keyed by where your degree is from, because the answer genuinely differs.
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Scholarships
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Hertie School Full Scholarships (100% tuition)
amount not recorded
Specific scholarships for MPP, MIA, MDS, EMPA programs (e.g., African Scholars Programme, Climate Action Scholarship, Human Rights Scholarship). Competitive profile-based awards covering 100% of tuition. Do not cover living expenses. Require supplemental essay and interview. 26 full scholarships awarded in 2025.
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Hertie School Partial Scholarships (10-50% tuition)
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Applicants with demonstrated financial need (calculated by subtracting available funds from total estimated cost including living expenses). Merit- and need-based reductions ranging from 10% to 50% of tuition fees. 60 partial scholarships awarded in 2025.
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DAAD Scholarships
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Available for Pakistani students; however, Hertie School is a private institution and most DAAD programs fund public university study. Check DAAD database for specific programs. DAAD EPOS offers monthly stipend of EUR 992, covers travel, health insurance, rent subsidy, family allowance possible.
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German Foundations Scholarships
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Includes Heinrich Boll Foundation, Friedrich Ebert Foundation, Konrad Adenauer Foundation, Hanns Seidel Foundation, Rosa Luxemburg Foundation.
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Deutschlandstipendium
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EUR 300/month.
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Housing
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Not provided
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Support services
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Academic counselling
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Mental health support
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Career services
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Orientation days
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Visa support
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Language support
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Diversity equity inclusion
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Mentoring programmes
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Student organisations
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Living cost shared room
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Health insurance support
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Blocked account
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Post study work
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Pakistani student society
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Courses
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