Humboldt-Viadrina School of Governance

The Humboldt-Viadrina School of Governance was a higher education school in Berlin, Germany from 2003 to 2014, established through a unique partnership between two public universities: Viadrina European University in Frankfurt and the Humboldt University of Berlin, one of Berlin's oldest universities. Dr. Gesine Schwan, a two-time presidential nominee of the Social Democratic Party of Germany was the founder and president of the school. The School aimed to be a forum that contributes to the development of intelligent solutions for current social problems.

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Academic programs

The School offered two master's programs, both consisting of part-time on-campus sessions in Berlin and distance learning online. The degree programs continue to be administered by the European University Viadrina Frankfurt. Former and current students receive a degree from both the Humboldt University Berlin and Viadrina University.

Admissions

A selection committee composed of representatives from both universities reviewed all the applications received.

Resources

The Humboldt-Viadrina building included a library that served as an interdisciplinary resource on the subject of civil society, philanthropy and the nonprofit sector.