Executive Master of Public Administration (Executive MPA)

Your curriculum vitae (in English or German)

A letter of motivation (in English or German, preferably in English – two pages or 900 words maximum)

Copies of official academic transcripts and diplomas of all attended universities. Every transcript must include a transcript key (an explanation of the grading system). If these documents are not in English or German, the applicant needs to provide us with a certified or notarised translation into English or German. Hard copies are not required until after acceptance into the programme.

Two letters of reference (in English or German, or a certified/notarised translation into English or German), of which at least one should come from the applicant's current or last employer. The second can be issued by an academic referee or a former employer. Applicants who undergo an annual performance evaluation by their employer can replace one of the reference letters with this document. Reference letters should be on official letterhead (if applicable) and include an original signature. The Hertie School may decide to contact the referee(s) to confirm the authenticity of the issued document(s).

Reference letters can also be sent to the admissions team by the referee directly, either as an email attachment to empa-admissions[at]hertie-school[dot]org, or via regular mail to:

Hertie School

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10117 Berlin - Germany

An English proficiency certificate (for non-native English speakers, if applicable).