OpenFieldThe Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the University of Erfurt is Germany’s oldest public policy school, offering an interdisciplinary, globally recognized Master of Public Policy (MPP) taught entirely in English.
Operating as a flagship institute within the University of Erfurt, the Brandt School specializes in international conflict management, development policy, public sector innovation, and sustainable ecological transitions, drawing students from over 50 countries.
Applicants to the flagship MPP must hold a recognized Bachelor degree in social sciences, economics, law, or related disciplines, demonstrate at least one year of professional or civil society experience, and provide proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 90+ / IELTS 6.5+).
Rigorous two-year multidisciplinary graduate program integrating policy analysis, microeconomics, public administration, international conflict resolution, and statistical evaluation.
Prestigious full scholarship funded by the German Federal Foreign Office supporting future leaders from developing and emerging countries pursuing the MPP at the Brandt School.
Advanced post-baccalaureate credential analyzing peace diplomacy, international criminal tribunals, post-conflict reconciliation, and humanitarian crisis intervention.
Targeted scholarship for students from Central and Eastern Europe demonstrating leadership in open governance, digital public infrastructure, and anti-corruption frameworks.
PhD research position embedded in the University of Erfurt Graduate Centre for Social Sciences, investigating democratic resilience and energy policy implementation.
Modular mid-career degree designed for senior civil servants and international development officers, emphasizing evidence-based policymaking, public budget oversight, and strategic crisis management.
Franz Haniel Professor for Public Policy and Director of the Brandt School · Willy Brandt School of Public Policy
Prof. Dr. Andreas Goldthau is the Director of the Brandt School and renowned scholar of energy transitions, investigating the geopolitical and economic implications of global decarbonization.
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Prof. Dr. Heike Grimm conducts comparative policy research on entrepreneurial ecosystems, regional innovation policies, and public-private sector technology transfer mechanisms.
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Prof. Dr. Hasret Dikici Bilgin studies party politics, political regimes, electoral behavior, and state transformation processes across Southern Europe and the Middle East.
View research profile ↗University profile compiled from official Willy Brandt School of Public Policy academic bulletins and institutional directories reviewed on 2026-10-16. OpenField is an independent research guide.