RWTH International Academy

Master of Public Administration in European Studies
Climate & Energy / Digital Transformation

This interdisciplinary master's program deals with energy, transport and digitization from a political and technological perspective. It combines the excellence of RWTH Aachen University with the political and economic agenda of the EU.


Your opportunity – With our MPA you:

• Are part of an innovative European Studies degree program, combining politics, law and economics with a technological perspective
• Get an in-depth sight in forward-looking fields of technology: Energy & Climate or Digital Transformation
• Learn in a small, international and interdisciplinary study group
• Enjoy the vibrant, tradition-rich city of Aachen, close to EU hotspots Brussels and Strasbourg

Flexible Study Program – We offer:

• A study program organized in blocks of up to 5 days in a row, making it possible to study alongside work
• Lecturers from science, politics and economy with hands-on teaching approach
• Two elective tracks that focus on two main topics: Energy and Climate as well as Digital Transformation
• Soft Skill Teaching and an application-oriented internship/project-work

Admission requirements

• First academic degree
• A minimum of 1 year work experience
• Sufficient English skills proven by the following English language certificates:

- Internet-based TOEFL with a minimum of 90 pts
- IELTS test with a minimum overall band, 5.5 pts.
- Cambridge Test – Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
- First Certificate in English (FCE), completed with a B

RWTH Aachen University – Be part of:

• One of only nine Excellence Universities of Germany
• A vibrant hot spot for studies, research and technology with a high number of business start-ups (currently more than 1,400)
• A student community of more than 45,000 students, including almost 10,000 international students from 131 countries

We are happy to welcome you to RWTH Aachen University!