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Angewandte Politikwissenschaft (Applied Political Science)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – 1 field degree program

In this degree program it is not possible to combine fields. You only study one major field.

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Note

Subject to approval by the Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts, this degree programme is due to be launched in the winter semester of 2026/2027.

Study Political Science with a German–French focus at two prestigious institutions: the University of Freiburg and the Institut d’Études Politiques (IEP) in Aix-en-Provence, earning two degrees and experiencing two ways of life. The multiple-accredited programme in Applied Political Science is supported by the Franco-German University. Students receive a solid academic education, grounded in two pedagogical traditions. An integrated six-month internship provides the opportunity to gain insights into the professional world and acquire practical experience during their studies. The programme, followed by a Master’s of the same name, leads to three qualifications: a Master’s from the University of Freiburg, a Master’s from Aix-Marseille University, and a diploma from the IEP. Career prospects include roles in international organisations, the private sector, journalism, and research.

Fast facts

Standard Period of Study

6 semesters required for the full degree programme

Scope of services

180 ECTS-Points for the full degree programme

Language of instruction

German, English and French

Language requirements

German C1; French B2

First semester

Programme start: Winter Semester

Admission: Restricted admission (30 places)
Selection and qualifying examination Procedure

Non-EU citizens (who do not hold a German Abitur) are not eligible to take part in this selection process. Places are allocated within a quota of 8% of the total number of places, based on the average mark achieved in the university entrance qualification. However, the criteria for the entrance examination must be met.

Further information on the admission requirements can be found in the entrance examination statutes (see section "Statutes" below).

Application period: 1 June – 15 July

Application: Application involves a two-stage process:
1. hochschulstart registration
2. University of Freiburg application portal (open only during the application period), see Information Allocation of Study Places through the Dialog-Oriented Service Procedure (DoSV)

Higher semesters

Admission: Restricted admission

2. - 6. study semester

The admissions restrictions are determined by the admissions regulations for the individual field (see below in the section ‘Statutes’). For more detailed information, please visit your departmental academic advisor.

Application period: Winter Semester: until 15.07.
Summer Semester: until 15.01.
The information sheet for students in higher semesters contains all the relevant information.

Faculty affiliation

Faculty of Humanities

University admission requirements for the first semester and for higher semesters may change up to the start of the application period.

Statutes

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