How the fees work. EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester.
About this programme
Master in Political Science is a master’s programme at University of Salzburg in Salzburg, taught in English. It runs for 2 years (4 semesters) and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Salzburg as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Master of Arts, MA. University of Salzburg is a public university in Salzburg.
What you will study
The Master's in Political Science at the University of Salzburg is a two-year, English-taught programme worth 120 ECTS. It is aimed at BA graduates who want to deepen their knowledge of political science and its methods.
What you study
The programme lets you focus on three subject areas: Comparative Political Science; Politics on Multiple Levels: Austria and Europe; and International Relations. You will be systematically introduced to two of these areas in your research. The goal is to help you develop your own research questions, write theoretically and methodically sound work, and analyse complex political issues on your own. You also learn to name and justify practical solutions.
How the programme is organised
You study over four semesters. The programme is flexible and you can organise it individually. Teaching happens in small seminar groups with close supervision. The department has ties to the Salzburg Centre for European Union Studies (SCEUS) and international networks, which MA students can benefit from. The campus is central.
Who it suits
This degree suits you if you have a BA in Political Science or a related field and want to go deeper into research and methods. It prepares you for an academic career but also for work outside university. Graduates are especially qualified for responsible tasks in public administration, lobbying and NGOs, PR, and foreign ministries.
Admission, language and next steps
You need a Bachelor's degree in Political Science or a related field from an accredited institution. If your BA is not in Political Science or Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Salzburg, you must also go through an admission procedure. The teaching language is English, and you need to prove your proficiency. The dates and deadlines change every semester, so check the programme's own page for the current application period. Applications go directly to the University of Salzburg. As a public university, EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters; other students pay a fee per semester.
What the register says
The MA degree programme in Political Science, which is taught in English, is aimed at BA graduates who plan to deepen the knowledge of political science and its methods they have acquired during their BA degree programme. Students can focus on the subject areas of Democracy and Legitimacy; Comparative Political Science; Politics on Multiple Levels: Austria and Europe; and International Relations.
Text as the Austrian national register publishes it. Some entries are in German. For the current content and structure, use the official programme page.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Academic career (doctoral study and research)
- Public administration
- Lobbying
- Non-government organisations (NGOs)
- Public relations (PR)
- Foreign ministries
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Salzburg. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page. Entrance examination, as the register states it: No. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). Fees are in euros as the register lists them. "Not listed" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and dates with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master in Political Science taught in English?
Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at University of Salzburg. Confirm the language of the examinations and the thesis with the institution.
How long does it take?
The register records 2 years (4 semesters) of study and 120 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Salzburg as the campus town for this programme at University of Salzburg.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Salzburg. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page.
Is there an entrance examination?
The register gives: No. Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at University of Salzburg.
What does it cost?
EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester. Fees are in euros as the register lists them; confirm the amount for your intake with University of Salzburg.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). The OeAD, the Austrian agency for international education, publishes the official information for international students at studyinaustria.at. The programme page at University of Salzburg is linked from this page so you can compare.
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