Interdisciplinary Masters Programmes

in law, politics and economics

At the crossroads of law, politics and economics, the future is shaped. Leuphana’s interdisciplinary programmes—Public Affairs & Democracy, Public Affairs & Economics, International Economic Law, and Sustainability Studies: Governance & Law—equip you with the knowledge and skills to navigate complex global challenges. Whether you aspire to influence public policy, analyse economic systems, or interpret international law, our innovative approach prepares you to make a real impact.

Public Affairs & Democracy (M.Sc.)

Public Affairs & Economics (M.Sc.)

International Economic Law (LL.M.)

Sustainability Science: Governance & Law (M.A.)

Why study Law, Politics and Economcs?

Anyone interested in studying at the interface of law, politics and economics will find a unique environment at Leuphana University:

Interdisciplinary approach – combining law, politics and economics for a comprehensive understanding of social challenges.
Innovative study structure – combination of theory and practice with modern teaching methods.
Sustainability and future-orientation – focus on social transformation and topics relevant to the future.
International perspective – exchange programmes, international students and global topics.
Practical relevance & networks – cooperation with political institutions, NGOs, companies or think tanks.
Critical thinking & organisational competencies – promotion of analytical skills and creative approaches to solving complex problems.
Campus and learning atmosphere – close dialogue with lecturers, small groups and an inspiring environment.
Excellent career opportunities – preparation for leading positions in politics, administration, business and international organisations.

Experience Reports

Melina Feldkamp, Masters Student — "I particularly remember the lively discussions in the course. Here, I found the internationality of our programme particularly valuable, as I was able to learn a lot from the experiences and perspectives of the other PELP students in the discussions." - Melina

Alumni Björn Schuebrt — "The study programme has just advanced me methodically: I was able to improve my understanding of complex relationships and learned to look at problems from different perspectives and to work in a self-organised way." - Björn

Svenja Dahnke — "It made a lot of things clearer for me in terms of the current state of our democracy and the international developments in this regard, and it helped a bit to understand the world better." - Svenja

Why Leuphana

At Leuphana Graduate School, studying and research are collaborative journeys.

Our Master's programmes foster critical inquiry, interdisciplinary learning, and hands-on research—always in close exchange with faculty, peers, and international experts.

Together, we explore scientific questions, develop sustainable solutions, and tackle societal challenges. By combining expertise with teamwork, we empower our students to think across disciplines, engage in meaningful dialogue, and shape the future—academically and beyond.

Be part of our Graduate Community!

Student involvement

At Leuphana, you can actively contribute and share your talents in various ways.

Become a tutor to inspire others, join university policy committees, or engage in student initiatives: from the campus magazine to social projects. Music lovers can join the big band or choir. The AStA (General Students Committee) offers cultural and political involvement, such as theatre, university cinema, radio, or event planning. Whether on campus or in Lüneburg, many institutions welcome fresh ideas and new participants.

It’s up to you to choose where to get involved!

Why Lüneburg

The city of Lüneburg impresses with its student flair and a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Whether theatre, cinemas, the lunatic festival on campus, exhibitions in the museums or galleries, there is hardly a wish left unfulfilled.

Lüneburg, situated between the Elbe and the heath, offers many worthwhile excursion destinations. And in the thousand-year-old salt town, the spectrum of leisure activities ranges from the Lüneburg salt thermal baths to numerous pubs and restaurants in the old town.

Another great advantage of student life in Lüneburg is that everything is close together: the university, the city centre with its numerous leisure activities, the inviting spa gardens, shopping facilities and student residences.

Shared flats in Lüneburg are still affordable – especially compared to the high rents in Hamburg. This way, you have more money left over to live on!

At the same time, major cities such as Hamburg or Hanover can be reached by train in no time at all.

Here you can find more reasons to choose Lüneburg.

Application

You can apply for one of Leuphana's Master's programmes for the winter semester 2025/26. The application window is regularly open from 1 April to 1 June.

You can find out more on our Master's application page. There you will find everything you need to know about entry requirements, selection procedures and the application process.

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