Hochschule für Politik München

The Hochschule für Politik München (HfP) is a renowned educational institution that stands out for its interdisciplinary approach by connecting politics and technology. As part of the Technische Universität München (TUM), the HfP offers innovative degree programs and research projects that focus on the interface of politics, society, and technology.

• Degree Programs: The HfP offers bachelor's and master's programs specializing in political science and technology. The bachelor's program Political Science combines classical political science content with modules from economics, law, and technology. The master's program Politics & Technology focuses on the interface between politics and technology, including topics such as digitalization, energy, and the environment[1][3].
• Research: The HfP is actively involved in various research projects, including the Chair of Digital Governance, which deals with topics such as transparency in the moderation of social media content[2][4].

The mission of the HfP is to provide a comprehensive education in political science while exploring the impacts of new technologies on society and politics. A central value is the promotion of interdisciplinary thinking and the integration of technology into political education.

The HfP is strongly committed to sustainability, particularly through participation in international climate conferences such as COP29. Students of the HfP are actively involved in initiatives for climate justice and environmental responsibility. Additionally, the HfP promotes collaboration between academia and city administrations to support sustainable digital transformations in cities[5].

The HfP has a close connection to TUM, which provides access to a comprehensive infrastructure and a wide network of experts. The institution is known for its part-time study offerings and its integrative scientific approach. The HfP is located at the Brienner Forum at Königsplatz in Munich and benefits from its proximity to Maxvorstadt, a center of academic and cultural activities[1][3].

• 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hochschule_f%C3%BCr_Politik_M%C3%BCnchen
• 2 - https://www.hfp.tum.de/en/digitalgovernance/home/
• 3 - https://www.mystipendium.de/hochschulen/hochschule-politik-muenchen
• 4 - https://www.hfp.tum.de/digitalgovernance/forschung-publikationen/forschungsprojekte/transparency-in-content-moderation/
• 5 - https://www.studieren-in-bayern.de/hochschulen/universitaeten/muenchen-tum/hochschule-fuer-politik/