M.Sc. Public Economics

For admission to the master’s program applicants must fulfill the following requirements:

• The applicant must hold a higher education degree or professional qualification from a German or comparable non-German institution.
• They must be able to provide proof that they acquired at least 30 credit points in economics in their previous higher education degree, including at least 6 credit points in the fundamentals of theoretical microeconomics, as well as at least 18 credit points in quantitative methods (mathematics, statistics, or econometrics). In total the applicant must have acquired at least 72 credit points in economics and quantitative methods. Credit points in business administration will not be counted in this regard.
• Proof of English language skill (opens in a new tab)s (level B2 CEFR). Applicants who have not obtained their university degree at an educational institution where English is the first language of instruction must provide proof of English language proficiency at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
• Proof of German language skills (opens in a new tab) (DSH certificate). Applicants who have completed their degree at a foreign university or equivalent institution or who have a degree from a German university that was not completed in German must provide proof of German language proficiency. The majority of our courses are taught in English. However, there are courses taught in German. A good knowledge of German is also required for independent study organization.