The Munich School of Politics and Public Policy (German: Hochschule für Politik München) is an independent institution for political science within the Technical University of Munich. Established in 1950 by the Bavarian Parliament, the school was initially created to promote democratic education in post-war Germany. In 2014, it became an independent institution within TUM, integrating technical and natural sciences into its political science curriculum.
The Munich School of Politics and Public Policy (Hochschule für Politik München, HfP) was established in 1950 by decision of the Bavarian State Parliament. The institution operated independently and offered academic instruction in political science. In 2014, it was restructured and integrated as an affiliated institution of the Technical University of Munich (TUM). As part of this reorganization, the academic framework was revised to include interdisciplinary elements linking political science with technological and scientific disciplines.
the following professorships were appointed for the Munich School of Politics and Public Policy
Together with the Technical University of Munich, the Munich School of Politics and Public Policy offers two unique study programs. The Bachelor of Science "Political Science" and the Master "Politics and Technology".
The Bachelor's program in Political Science (B. Sc.) was started in the winter semester 2016/17.
In addition to the classic subfields of political science, the program includes basic modules in economics and law and modules from the fields of technology and natural sciences, as well as life sciences and medicine. (e.g., mobility, energy, big data, health).
The bachelor's degree program in "Political Science" is completed with the academic degree of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.).
Since the winter semester 2017/18, the Munich School of Public Policy offers a master's program in Politics & Technology (M.Sc.).
This program is an innovative, inter- and transdisciplinary study in policy fields at the intersection of politics and technology: Not only innovative contents of political science ("Democracy in the Digital Age", "Governance of Big Transformations: Environmental, Social & Technological Aspects", "Global Governance, Ethics & Technology"), but also engineering and natural science modules from the faculties of the Technical University of Munich in the fields of "Digital Technology", "Urbanization, Mobility, Energy", "Social Responsibility and Corporate Governance" and "Economics & Policy" are offered.
The masters's degree program in "Politics & Technology" is completed with the academic degree of Master of Science (M.Sc.).
The Munich School of Politics and Public Policy (HfP), affiliated with the Technical University of Munich (TUM), conducts research that integrates political science with technological and scientific disciplines. The school's research focuses on the interactions between politics, society, economy, and technology.
Research areas at HfP include:
The institution also hosts the TUM Think Tank, which facilitates societal and political change by bridging theory and practice, leveraging technological and scientific advancements at TUM.
HfP's research approach is characterized by its interdisciplinary nature, combining classical political science with technical subjects to address contemporary challenges such as energy transition, climate crisis, big data, artificial intelligence, and mobility.
The school supports doctoral research and offers structured programs for early-career researchers, fostering an environment conducive to academic inquiry at the intersection of politics and technology.