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The Hertie School website (hertie-school.org) is the official site of the Hertie School, a university of governance in Berlin. It is the main public entry point for prospective students, researchers, partners and anyone who wants to understand what the school teaches, researches and hosts. The site describes the school's purpose as preparing "exceptional students for leadership positions in government, business, and civil society," under the tagline "Understand today. Shape tomorrow."
What the site covers
The homepage is organised around a few clear blocks, and each one answers a different visitor question.
| Section | What it answers | Examples from the site |
|---|---|---|
| Degree programmes | What can I study? | Master of Public Policy, Master of International Affairs, Master of Data Science and AI for Public Policy, Executive Master of Public Administration, Doctoral Programme in Governance |
| Executive education | Can I take shorter courses? | Courses for individuals and customized offers for organizations |
| Areas of expertise | What does the school research? | Data Science, Democracy, Digital Governance, Economics, European Governance, Fundamental Rights, International Security, Social Policy, Sustainability |
| News | What is happening now? | New certificates in AI and Policy and in Computational Social Science; a dual degree with Central European University |
| Events | What can I attend? | Research events such as an IPCC assessment talk and a discussion on democratic backsliding |
| About / Why Hertie? | Why study here? | A page gathering ten reasons to study at the school |
Who it is for
- Prospective students can compare master's, PhD and executive formats in one place before deciding what to apply to.
- Researchers and policy professionals can follow the school's research areas and upcoming on-site events, which are listed with dates and times (CET).
- Partners and employers can use the "Partner with us" entry point and the news section to see current initiatives.
What to check before relying on it
Some details on the site are forward-looking rather than current. The homepage announces that political scientist Daniela Schwarzer will become President on 1 November 2026, and the events calendar lists sessions in late October 2026. If you are planning around leadership, programme or event information, confirm the date shown on the page rather than assuming it is already in effect. The site does not publish tuition figures or admission requirements on the homepage, so those need to be checked on the individual programme pages.
A practical way to use the site: start from the programme list if you are choosing a degree, or from "Our areas of expertise" and the events list if you are following research. The news section is the fastest way to see recent institutional changes, such as new certificate programmes or dual degrees.