Continuing Education
Distance Learning Programme:
Master (Blended Learning)
of Evaluation (MABLE)
MASTER OF ARTS
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In cooperation with Saarland University & the Center for Evaluation (CEval) in Saarbrücken
Scientific Directors: Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Meyer, Saarland University & Prof. em. Dr. Reinhard Stockmann, Saarland University
Responsible faculty of Saarland University: Faculty of Empirical Human Sciences and Economic Science
The postgraduate distance learning programme provides you with the knowledge and expertise to develop and strengthen monitoring and evaluation capacities within public, private and government sectors. It imparts scientific knowledge and skills in the fields of monitoring and evaluation and enables students to design, implement and manage evaluations.
The Master's programme is aimed at persons who are interested in doing or commissioning evaluations. Freelancers and employed evaluators improve their knowledge and expertise. Commissioners of evaluations, and monitoring and evaluation staff learn to examine and consult evaluation tasks. Furthermore, it provides the opportunity to pursue an academic career.
Access without a university degree
Application deadline for the aptitude test: 1 April
Interested persons without a first university degree qualifying for a profession, but with a university entrance qualification (e. g. Allgemeine Hochschulreife or Meisterprüfung) as well as relevant professional experience of at least five years, have the opportunity to qualify for the degree programme by passing an aptitude test.
Tuition fees
If you do not complete your studies within the standard period of study of 4 semesters, you have the option of extending your studies. In this case, the tuition fee is waived in the 5th semester. From the 6th semester onwards, you pay a reduced tuition fee of 30%. You may apply to pay the tuition fees in instalments. The fees are exempted from German VAT and may be tax-deductible if the legal requirements are fulfilled.
Study materials and on-campus phases
The study materials are included in the fees in digital and/or printed form. The fees do not include travel and accommodation expenses or meal allowances during the on-campus phases.
Subject to change
Deutschlandstipendium (Scholarship)
Starting in October 2025, students enrolled in the master’s degree programme "Master (Blended Learning) of Evaluation (MABLE)" will have the opportunity to apply for the Deutschlandstipendium. This scholarship offers financial support of € 300 per month for one year, totalling 3,600 €. The funding is intended for the second year of study and will be awarded for the first time in October 2025.
The selection for the scholarship is based on the academic performance in the degree programme. The main criterion is the grade point average after the first semester. Grades from the following three modules will be considered: Introduction to Evaluation, Conducting and Managing Evaluations, Evaluation Design. All three modules are weighted equally in the calculation of the final grade point average.
You can find more information about the Deutschlandstipendium on the website of the StudienStiftungSaar.
Students will find details on the application process via the online campus.
"Participating in the programme has given me the opportunity to strengthen my theoretical base and research methodology skills in conducting monitoring and evaluation. I feel privileged to benefit from the knowledge and experience of professors who are experts in their respective fields, and to take part in enriching discussions through an international network of competent fellow students."
Burcu Yeşiladalı, M.A.
Expert Consultant
"As I am working full time, I cannot commit to a full time course attending an university. I liked the course content, particularly the idea of assignments which can be based on everyday work context. I am positive that the programme will be immensely useful during my career leading the development of an evaluation culture within the local authority and to lead evaluations in academic settings."
Gayan Perera, PhD
Head of Epidemiology Services
"A strength of the program is that students come from all over the world, which allows us to learn about each other’s culture and form an international network of experts. The program does not have any age limitation, which leads to a perfect mix of young professionals and highly experienced practitioners and allows us to learn from the experience of practitioners from the field firsthand."
Mohamad Rafi Popal, M.A.
Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist
Kathrin Buchheit
Programme Management
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