Master What Matters

The challenges of modern societies require a sound understanding of political, economic and legal structures. 

A Masters in Public Economics, Law and Politics at Leuphana University of Lüneburg provides interdisciplinary perspectives to analyse and actively shape current social challenges.

The Master's programmes combine theory and practice at the interface of politics, law and economics.

The Public Affairs Integration Modules teach students quantitative, qualitative and experimental methods in the field of public affairs to enable them to make evidence-based decisions.

Graduates of the Master's in Inter­national Economic Law receive a double degree, i.e. a degree from Leuphana as well as from the University of Glasgow or the University of the West Indies.

Master's degree programme in Law gives you the unique opportunity to obtain both the entry to the firststate examination in law and a Master's degree in law (LL.M.).

Studying at Leuphana offers access to national and international cutting-edge research and the latest research findings. Thanks to the interdisciplinary structure and complementary studies, students broaden their horizons and actively shape political, economic and legal structures with an individual profile.

Graduates are ideally prepared for careers in research, politics, international organisations, administration, business and the judiciary.

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!

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!

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.

You can apply for one of Leuphana's Master's programmes in the field of Public Economics, Law and Politics 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.

You want more in­forma­tion? Some coun­selling? A re­minder?

International applicants can find further information on the social aspects of studying in Germany on the following pages.