Course overview
MA Development and Governance is a postgraduate (master's) course in business & management at university-of-duisburg-essen in Essen, Germany. It takes 1 year (full time), with intakes in October (winter); apply 1–31 March.
university-of-duisburg-essen is a public institution, ranked 801–850 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.
Key highlights
| University | university-of-duisburg-essen (Public) |
|---|---|
| Location | Essen, Germany |
| Course | MA Development and Governance |
| Level | Master's (postgraduate) |
| Subject area | Business & Management |
| Duration | 1 year (full time) |
| Tuition per year | €736 (≈ ₹78,016) |
| Intakes | October (winter); apply 1–31 March |
| English requirement | IELTS 6.0 or a recent TOEFL certificate |
Interested in MA Development and Governance?A counsellor checks your eligibility and helps you apply, free of charge.
Fees and costs
Tuition for international students is €736 a year, about ₹78,016.
No tuition fee; this is 2 × the winter 2026/27 semester contribution of €367.80 (includes the Deutschlandsemesterticket). Summer 2026 was €349.80. Duisburg campus.
Living costs near the university
| Cost | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Studierendenwerk residence roomRange across residences | €265–816per month | ≈ ₹28,090 – ₹86,496 |
| Typical Duisburg residencee.g. Sternbuschweg and Tulpenstraße | €332–465per month | ≈ ₹35,192 – ₹49,290 |
| Semester contributionWinter 2026/27 | €368per semester | ≈ ₹38,987 |
Living costs for Germany as a whole: €12,000–18,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Plan my monthly living costsEligibility
General entry requirements at university-of-duisburg-essen for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.
- A related bachelor's degree with an average of at least 3.0 on the German scale (or the foreign equivalent) for ISE master's.
- Most master's use the UDE application portal; Informatik, Software Engineering and Economics go through uni-assist.
- Same deadlines as bachelor's; Development and Governance takes applications 1–31 March.
- Indian students must show an APS certificate at enrolment.
English requirements
For this course: IELTS 6.0 or a recent TOEFL certificate.
| Test | What the university asks for |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 for Medical Informatics, Water Science and Environmental Toxicology; 6.0 for Development and Governance |
| TOEFL iBT | 90 for Medical Informatics; 100 for Water Science and Environmental Toxicology |
| ISE master's | B2 English, usually shown by TOEFL, IELTS or a medium-of-instruction certificate |
| German | ISE master's need B2 German at enrolment; German-taught programmes need DSH-2 |
Intakes
This course starts in: October (winter); apply 1–31 March.
Upcoming intakes and deadlines in GermanyHow to apply
- Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
- Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
- Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
- Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
- Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
- Apply for your student visa for Germany, then arrange accommodation.
Documents you'll need
- Admission letter and passport copy
- Class 12 certificate, bachelor's certificate and full transcripts
- English and German language certificates, as the programme asks
- APS certificate (required for India at enrolment)
- Proof of health insurance
- Passport-style photo
Scholarships
UDE scholarship and Deutschlandstipendium
Enrolled students
Value: Monthly scholarship; see the current call
Gifted, high-achieving students, judged on grades, social commitment and personal achievement.
Official pageScholarship foundations (Begabtenförderwerke)
All levels
Value: Depends on your financial circumstances
Students of all subjects; ask international@uni-due.de about eligibility for international students.
Official page
About university-of-duisburg-essen
The University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) is one of Germany's youngest and largest universities, with campuses in two neighbouring cities of the Ruhr area. It has eleven faculties and more than 37,000 students, about a fifth of them international.
For Indian engineering students, UDE is best known for its ISE (International Studies in Engineering) programmes. These master's are taught roughly half in German and half in English, in fields such as Embedded Systems Engineering, Communications Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Power Engineering. You need B2 in both languages at enrolment, so plan to learn German. Fully English options include Medical Informatics, Water Science, Environmental Toxicology and Development and Governance.
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More courses at university-of-duisburg-essen
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- MSc Communications Engineering (ISE)2 years · €736 / year
- MSc Mechanical Engineering (ISE)2 years · €736 / year
- MSc Power Engineering (ISE)2 years · €736 / year
- MSc Automation and Safety (ISE)2 years · €736 / year
FAQs
What is the fee for MA Development and Governance at university-of-duisburg-essen?
The tuition for international students is €736 a year (about ₹78,016). No tuition fee; this is 2 × the winter 2026/27 semester contribution of €367.80 (includes the Deutschlandsemesterticket). Summer 2026 was €349.80. Duisburg campus. Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.
How long is MA Development and Governance?
The course takes 1 year (full time).
What English score do I need?
IELTS 6.0 or a recent TOEFL certificate. Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.
When can I start?
Intakes: October (winter); apply 1–31 March. Apply early: popular courses can fill up before the deadline.
Can Admission Mantra help me apply?
Yes. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare your documents and statement of purpose, and guides you through the application and visa. The first conversation is free.
We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.