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Politics, Philosophy and Economics (B.A.)

Karlshochschule International University · Karlsruhe, Potsdam or Chemnitz, Germany

100% taught in EnglishApply direct to the university, not the CAOInterviewPrivate universityInterviewMaths requirement
Duration3 years
StartsAutumn 2027
EntryInterview
Deadline (EU)1 Sep 2027
EU fee (currently published)€6,600 / yr

About the course

A six-semester, 180 ECTS degree taught in English, with additional foreign-language courses, combining political theory, international relations and comparative politics with ethics and epistemology, pluralist economics and empirical methods. It includes an integrated semester abroad.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • The university asks for a university entrance qualification (HZB), including recognised foreign certificates, but publishes nothing specific on the Irish Leaving Certificate. Under German (KMK) rules the Leaving Cert gives direct university entry only with six subjects, including two languages and Maths (O5/H6 or better), at least two at Higher Level H5 or better and the rest at O6/H6 or better; for social sciences and economics Higher Level Maths at H5 is also expected. Confirm with admissions how they assess the Leaving Cert for this course.
  • No entrance exam: selection is by online application (motivation letter and CV in English, photo, certificates) and a personal interview with a professor and the admissions team, on site or by video.
  • English at B2 level is required, shown by IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 72, Trinity ISE III or a LanguageCert Academic certificate. The university does not say whether Leaving Cert English is accepted instead; ask admissions.

How to apply

  1. Choose a campusThe programme page lists Karlsruhe, Potsdam and Chemnitz; ask admissions which campus runs the course for 2027 entry.
  2. Apply onlineSubmit the online application with a motivation letter, CV, photo and school results before the EU deadline of 1 September; applying early is advisable.
  3. InterviewAttend a selection interview with a professor and the admissions team, on site or by video. The Admissions Committee decides within days.
  4. Confirm your placeYou have a two-week period to accept the offer; studies start at the end of September.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: EU applicants: 1 September (the university says possibly later); non-EU applicants: 15 July or later depending on the visa process. Studies start at the end of September. Dates are from the currently published cycle, with no year stated; confirm for 2027 entry and apply early..

Costs

  • Private, state-recognised university. EU students pay EUR 550 a month (about EUR 6,600 a year, roughly EUR 19,800 over the three years); non-EU students pay EUR 750 a month. The programme page does not state which academic year this rate applies to, and no application fee is mentioned; confirm the 2027/28 rate with admissions.
This is a private university charging EUR 550 a month, and because the course includes economics, Higher Level Maths at H5 is likely needed under German entry rules. Check which campus you would study at before applying.

At a glance

CountryGermany
CityKarlsruhe, Potsdam or Chemnitz
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaUniversity online portal
PlacesNot published
EntryInterview
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Checked against the official Karlshochschule International University website: September 2026 (2027 entry). The fee and deadlines shown are the currently published ones with no year stated; confirm them for 2027 entry. Always confirm details with the university before applying.