Overview

The Peace and Security Studies MPS course from University of Hamburg pursues both transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches involving the natural sciences, the social sciences, and law.

The aim of the program is to introduce highly-qualified graduates from German and foreign universities as well as academically trained professionals to debates and approaches in peace research and security policy. Universität Hamburg offers the program jointly with the Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy at Universität Hamburg (IFSH) in conjunction with leading academic and security policy institutions as part of the Cooperation Network for peace research and security policy (Kooperationsverbund Friedensforschung und Sicherheitspolitik—KoFrieS).

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the MA in Peace and Security Studies from Germany and abroad are equipped for careers in peace research and teaching, national and international organizations, public administrations, professional associations, private-sector companies, the media, etc.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Residence institutes (RI)
Individual program planning, selection of research projects and residence institutes

Debates in peace research and security policy

Security and Terrorism
Data Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in German

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamburg, Germany

Disciplines

Terrorism & Security View 4 other Masters in Terrorism & Security in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

240 credit points accumulated during previous degree program

An above-average grade in a degree completed at a German or foreign university, or a successfully completed degree from a German or foreign university together with proof of above-average professional experience in the field of peace studies or security policy

Good proficiency in German and English

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

There is no tuition fee, only a semester contribution of €335 (winter).

Living costs

Hamburg

Germany

897 - 1417 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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