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M.Sc. International Economics and Economic Policy

Goethe University Frankfurt Frankfurt am Main

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  • No tuition
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  • Winter intake
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  • English
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 May
    Next deadline

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About the programme

Goethe University Frankfurt is a prestigious institution known for its strong academic programs and research opportunities. The International Economics and Economic Policy course at Goethe University Frankfurt is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of global economic issues and policies. Students in this program have the opportunity to study topics such as international trade, monetary policy, and economic development. The course also emphasizes the application of economic theory to real-world problems, preparing students for careers in international organizations, government agencies, and multinational corporations. With its rigorous curriculum and experienced faculty, the International Economics and Economic Policy course at Goethe University Frankfurt offers students a valuable and in-depth education in the field of economics.

Fields of study

Economics(Business & Economics)
Design(Architecture & Design)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for International Economics and Economic Policy at Goethe University Frankfurt

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
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1. language of instruction are required to submit scores of TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) tests. We do not accept Cambridge ESOL or other certificates to prove English proficiency. Knowledge of German is not required for admission to or for the completion of the program as it is exclusively taught in English.

2. The institution code for the TOEFL test is 5349. The minimum TOEFL score is 100 for the iBT or 600 for the PBT. An IELTS score of 7.0 is considered comparable. The test score has to be submitted at the time of application.

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Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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If you have not yet completed your bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), you can apply for the program if you have received at least 80% of the CP required for graduation (e.g. 144 CP in a normal 180 CP bachelor’s program).

This provisional certificate must be issued by an office authorized to award grades or issue certificates. In this case, the admission is provisional and the final bachelor’s certificate has to be submitted until the end of the first semester.

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If you have not yet completed your bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), you can apply for the program if you have received at least 80% of the CP required for graduation (e.g. 144 CP in a normal 180 CP bachelor’s program).

APS verification

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Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

1. Bachelor’s degree in economics or an equivalent national or international degree in the same or a similar programme;

2. Letter of motivation in English Language (up to 750 words)

3. English language skills proven by:

a TOEFL/iBT test with a minimum of 100 points

or a TOEFL/PBT test with a minimum of 600 points

or an IELTS test with a minimum score of 7,0

English language skills (level C1) proven by:

- TOEFL (at least 95 iBT ) or

- IELTS Academic Test (band score of at least 7) or

- UNIcert (at least level 3) or

- Cambridge Certificate (General/ higher education; at least C1)

If you have completed your undergraduate studies in a majority English speaking country (e.g. USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand) and if your Bachelor degree program’s sole language of instruction was English, you are exempted from submitting a language certificate.

Provisional admission : If you have not yet completed your bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), you can apply for the program if you have received at least 80% of the CP required for graduation (e.g. 144 CP in a normal 180 CP bachelor’s program).

This provisional certificate must be issued by an office authorized to award grades or issue certificates. In this case, the admission is provisional and the final bachelor’s certificate has to be submitted until the end of the first semester.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to International Economics and Economic Policy

Programme-specific documents

The first, undergraduate university degree

The “Transcript of Records”

APS certificate

Proof of secondary school qualification

German language certificates

Language certificates (e.g. English)

Proof of subject-relevant study components in the bachelor's degree program

Further documents such as CV, letter of motivation or letters of recommendation

This programme applies via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Application procedure

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APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Address

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt

Master-Abteilung

c/o uni-assist e.V.

D-11507 Berlin

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Application documents that are sent directly to Goethe Universität Frankfurt cannot be considered!

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

N/A

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

11,904 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

0%

0 accepted out of 1 total applications

Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

2.04

Avg. rejected grade

German scale

Based on 1 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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