10 Ways the Hertie School Adds Up

  • A Publication Every Second Day

    A Publication Every Second Day

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    In 2013 the Hertie School's Core Faculty authored and released 183 publications. That's a book or research paper every 2nd day. Don't even get us started on the rest of our academic staff.

  • We Make Research Happen

    We Make Research Happen

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    On average the Hertie School's academic staff successfully acquired 53,000 EUR of third party funding per person in the academic year 2012/2013. This kept us a step ahead of related faculties at other German universities.

  • The More the Merrier

    The More the Merrier

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    In the academic year 2004/2005 the Hertie School started out with 9 faculty members. That number has grown to 49 faculty members in the academic year 2013/2014, including core faculty, adjuncts and fellows.

  • We Keep it International

    We Keep it International

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    Hertie School students, staff and faculty come from 42 nations.

  • An Ever-Expanding Alumni Network

    An Ever-Expanding Alumni Network

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    From 2007 to 2013 the Hertie School's alumni network has grown to 554 members who live and work across the globe.

  • MPP Goes From 27 to 124 Graduates

    MPP Goes From 27 to 124 Graduates

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    The Master of Public Policy (MPP) alone has gone from 27 graduates in the first graduating class in 2007 to 124 graduates in 2013.

  • ...Speaks 4 Languages...

    ...Speaks 4 Languages...

    7 / 10

    ...holds 2 degrees, has done 3 internships, has studied, volunteered or worked in 3 countries and will go on to pursue an exceptional career in business (37%), public administration (21%), international organisations (13%), NGO/foundations (12%) and research/think tanks/academia (17%).

  • ...Has 10 Years of Professional Experience...

    ...Has 10 Years of Professional Experience...

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    ...is 36 years old and spends 47 days on campus during their studies. EMPM participants pursue careers in all fields: German administration (38%), third sector (17%), non-German administration (16%), private sector (16%) and international organisations (13%).

  • Hertie School in Dialogue

    Hertie School in Dialogue

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    In 2013 the Hertie School welcomed 6320 guests at its public debates and discussions. 

  • And Counting!

    And Counting!

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    On average Hertie School students, alumni, staff and faculty have about 10,000 ideas a day. After all our motto is: Understand today. Shape tomorrow.