The Hertie School is a state-recognized private university in Berlin with the right to award doctorates. It was founded in December 2003 by the non-profit Hertie Foundation as a non-profit limited company. It offers three Master's programmes: the Master’s in Public Policy, the Master’s in International Affairs and the Master’s in Data Science for Public Policy. In addition, an Executive Master’s in Public Administration degree and individual continuing education seminars are offered for experienced professionals. The language of instruction is English.