OpenFieldBachelor of Arts in Public Administration and Municipal Management (Public Sector Track)
Three-year dual degree qualifying graduates for the elevated administrative service (gehobener nichttechnischer Verwaltungsdienst) in state ministries and municipal district authorities.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- German Abitur or Fachhochschulreife (min satisfactory grade).
- English language proficiency
- Native or certified C1 German proficiency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Passing score on Thuringian state civil service aptitude test.
- Thesis / Research statement
- School leaving certificate, CV, police clearance certificate, and state civil service application form.
- Recommendation letters
- Formal assessment during state selection procedure.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Official civil service monthly candidate salary (Anwärterbezüge) of approx. €1,350 to €1,450/month
- Application fee
- None
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% tuition-free (state-sponsored education)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 1, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Public Administration documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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