Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Science in Public Governance across Borders

The Bachelor of Science in Public Governance across Borders is a joint-degree program offered by the University of Twente (Enschede, Netherlands) and the University of M³nster (Germany). This program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and address the challenges of public governance on a European and international level.

Program Description

The program focuses on the political, social, and economic integration of Europe, as well as the challenges posed by technological innovations, health, education, energy and water management, migration, and climate change. Students will gain a broad understanding of the relevant institutions and theoretical approaches to European integration and multi-level governance.

Program Structure

The program is divided into three years, with the first year taking place at the University of M³nster and the second year at the University of Twente. The third year is a joint effort between the two universities. The program is taught in both German and English, with the first year being primarily in German and the subsequent years in English.

Study Content and Structure

The program consists of 180 ECTS points, which are distributed over six semesters. The first semester includes courses such as "Introduction to Public Governance" and "Introduction to the European Integration Process." The second semester includes courses such as "Herausforderungen von Public Governance" and "Einf³hrung in die Internationalen Beziehungen."

Study Years

Studienjahr I (Universitõt M³nster)

• 1. Semester (Wintersemester)
  • Vorlesung "Einf³hrung in Public Governance" (M 1.1)
  • Vorlesung "Einf³hrung in den europõischen Integrationsprozess" (M 1.2)
  • Vorlesung "Einf³hrung in das politische System der BRD" + Tutorium (M 1.3)
  • Vorlesung "Constitutional Law" + Tutorium (M 1.4)
  • Vorlesung "Methoden I" (M 1.5)
  • Standard- oder Lekt³rekurs (M 1.6)
• 2. Semester (Sommersemester)
  • Seminar "Herausforderungen von Public Governance" (M 1.1)
  • Vorlesung "Einf³hrung in die Internationalen Beziehungen" + Tutorium (M 1.2)
  • Vorlesung "Einf³hrung in die Vergleichende Politikwissenschaft" + Tutorium (M 1.3)
  • Vorlesung "Constitutional Law II & European Public Law" + Tutorium (M 1.4)
  • Vorlesung "Statistik I" + Tutorium (M 1.5)
  • Standard- oder Lekt³rekurs (M 1.6)

Studienjahr II (Universitõt Twente)

• 3. Semester (Wintersemester)
  • Governance and Sustainability (Quartile 1, M 2.1)
  • Public Governance in Europe (Quartile 2, M 2.2)
• 4. Semester (Sommersemester)
  • European Governance and Policy: Shaping Europe (M 2.3a)
  • The European Union and the World (M 2.4a)
  • Policy-making and Planning (M 2.3b)
  • Behavioural Public Administration (M 2.4b)

Studienjahr III (Universitõt Twente/Universitõt M³nster)

• 5. Semester (Wintersemester)
  • Option 1: Kurzpraktikum (k³rzer als 4 Monate) und ein 1 Quartil freie Kurse an der Universitõt Twente (M 3.1a + M 3.2a)
  • Option 2: Semester an der Universitõt Twente (M 3.1b + M 3.2b)
  • Option 3: Praktikum (Universitõt Twente; M 3.1c)
  • Option 4: Erasmus-Semester (Universitõt Twente oder Universitõt M³nster; M 3.1d)
  • Option 5: Semester an der Universitõt M³nster (M 3.1e)
• 6. Semester (Sommersemester)
  • Professionalisierungsmodul (Quartile 1; Modul 3.3)
  • Bachelor Thesis Modul (Quartile 2; Modul 3.4)

Admission Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., Abitur, VWO, European Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate)
• English language proficiency (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge CAE)
• The program is subject to restrictions in the internal selection process of the University of M³nster, based on criteria such as performance and waiting time.

Tuition Fees

The program involves tuition fees, which are approximately 7,000 in total, consisting of study fees at the University of Twente (around 2,600 per academic year) and semester contributions at the University of M³nster (around 320 per semester). The semester ticket for public transportation in North Rhine-Westphalia is included in the semester contribution.