Tuition
- Tuition for the two-year MPP and MIA programmes at the Hertie School is currently 34,500 euros (8,625 euros per semester).
Tuition deposit
- A 1,500 euro tuition deposit (non-refundable) is required in order to secure a place in the incoming class (MPP and MIA).
- This payment is part of the tuition fees for the first semester.
- Admission is allocated on a rolling basis, thus the payment deadline for the tuition deposit varies and is determined by the date of each candidate’s application.
- Candidates will be given this deadline in their notification of admission and will also receive a Study Agreement Form, which must be submitted along with the tuition deposit.
- Candidates will typically be notified of admission six weeks before the tuition deposit and the Study Agreement Form are due.
Tuition
- Tuition for the two-year MDS programme at the Hertie School is currently 34,500 euros (8,625 euros per semester).
Tuition deposit
- A 1,500 euro tuition deposit (non-refundable) is required in order to secure a place in the incoming class (MDS).
- This payment is part of the tuition fees for the first semester.
- Admission is allocated on a rolling basis, thus the payment deadline for the tuition deposit varies and is determined by the date of each candidate’s application.
- Candidates will be given this deadline in their notification of admission and will also receive a Study Agreement Form, which must be submitted along with the tuition deposit.
- Candidates will typically be notified of admission six weeks before the tuition deposit and the Study Agreement Form are due.
Tuition
The tuition fee for the programme is 34,500 euros, regardless of whether it is completed in one or two years (2-year programme: 8,625 euros per semester; 1-year programme: 17,250 euros per semester).
Tuition deposit
- A 1,500 euro tuition deposit (non-refundable) is required in order to secure a place in the incoming class.
- This payment is part of the tuition fees for the first semester.
- All admitted students will receive further details with their acceptance package.
Information about the fees for our executive training can be found on the individual seminar, skills training, workshop or certificate pages. [more]
The Hertie School does not charge tuition for its doctoral programmes.
PhD researchers pay a campus fee of 288.80 euros per semester - this includes the amount for the Studierendenwerk and the BVG ticket (public transport).
STW fee
Students must pay the STW fee which amounts to 95,00 euros per semester as a contribution to the studierendenWERK BERLIN.
BVG fee
The cost for the Berlin public transport ticket is currently 193.80 euros per semester. The price for the ticket may increase slightly in future semesters. Part-time students in the Executive MPA are not eligible for a public transport ticket.
Administrative fee
- Leave of Absence: After their first year of study, students can interrupt the MPP or MIA programme for up to one year if the study goals are not put at risk. Students must issue a leave of absence request to the Examination Office. A once-off administrative fee of 600 euros is charged to cover the additional costs caused by the leave of absence.
- Study Extension: Students who extend their studies beyond the standard duration of 24 months due to a failed assignment or examination shall be charged a fee of 500 euros per semester to cover the additional costs. Students who extend their studies due to illness, pregnancy, or care-giving reasons (childcare, family illness) are exempted from this fee.
Studying in Berlin
Living costs
Living costs in Berlin are still rather low compared to other metropolitan cities. The sum we quote here is a bit higher than average to help you not underestimate costs. An estimate of minimum living costs is currently around 900 euros per month.
Estimated living costs
- Health insurance: 90 euros
- Housing: 450 euros - 850 euros
- Other living costs: 350 euros
- Total estimated living costs per month: 890 euros - 1,290 euros
International students should, in addition, budget for visa and immigration costs, relocation costs as well as travel expenses.
Student jobs
Where to look for a student job
Hertie School Connect lists information and links to vacancies and professional development opportunities. Any current student job openings at the Hertie School itself will also be listed here.
Here are a few links to other websites listing student jobs:
Legal regulations
With a student job in Berlin, you can expect to earn 9 to 11 euros per hour on average.
Students who are enrolled at a German university are allowed to work 120 days full-time or 240 days part-time per year at a maximum of 20 hours per week. Please note that the mandatory internships required in the MPP and MIA curricula do not affect the total amount of allowed working hours.
Given the demanding workload of the master's programmes, students are strongly advised not to take on more than they can handle in addition to their academic commitments.
For further details, please visit the following site:
Alternatively, the Student Life as well as the Career Services teams at the Hertie School provide students with more information regarding student jobs and employment during their studies.
Student discounts
Berlin is an extremely student-friendly city with student discounts available for public transportation, the city’s rich cultural offerings (theatre, museums, cinema, etc.) and more. Most banks offer special accounts for students and the International Student Identity Card (ISIC) gives students access to over 41,000 discounts in 120 countries. Find more information about these student discounts and other tips on Moodle.