Master in International Economics and Public Policy (MIEPP)

• A completed bachelor-level degree in business, economics, or a related field of study with at least six semesters regular study period.
• Note that if you have not completed your degree yet, you can still be admitted if – by the time of application – you have already acquired at least 135 ECTS in a bachelor’s program that takes six semesters and awards a total of 180 ECTS according to the European credit point system. In this case, we need a written official confirmation by your university that lists all the courses and exams taken so far, that computes your current grade point average and sum of credits (the sum of 135 or more credits needs to be stated on the document) and that confirms that your Bachelor program awards a total of 180 ECTS.
• If the bachelor-level degree has not been achieved in a program taught entirely in English, sufficient knowledge of the English language has to be documented by one of the following and should not be older than three years relative to the application deadline.
• Note that it is possible to apply for admission to the MIEPP program before taking the TOEFL/ IELTS/ FCE etc. In this case, the results have to be submitted by the student until the end of the semester in which she/he started her/his studies. If this proof is not provided on time, the admission will be rescinded.

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• TOEFL: A minimum score of 72 on the Internet-Based Test (IBT) or 47 on the Revised TOEFL Paper-Delivered Test (PdT).
• IELTS Academic: An overall band score of at least 5.5.
• Cambridge English Qualifications: First Certificate in English (FCE) or a higher-level certification, such as Advanced (CAE) or Proficient (CPE) from the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations.
• Telc English B2.
• Oxford Test of English (OTE): A minimum average score of 111 out of 140.
• Academic Pearson Test of English (PTE): A result within the range of 59–75 points.
• A University Entrance Qualification from an English-language institution.

Step 1: Recognition of foreign certificates and diplomas      

Please note that this process can take up to 8 weeks and must be completed before you can begin the regular program application. We recommend starting with step 1 at least 6 weeks before the application period begins.

A detailed step-by-step guide, including a list of required documents for the recognition of foreign certificates and diplomas, is provided by the International Admission Office on the Recognition – Studying  (opens in a new tab)page.

Step 2: Program application

The second step, the regular program application, consists of filling out the online application on Johannes Gutenberg Universität (opens in a new tab).

Both the application and the submission of all required documents are handled entirely in digital form.

Please note: Your application will only be processed once the complete online application, including all necessary documents, has been successfully submitted and received by the Student Office before the application deadline.

Please note that you do not need any proof of German language proficiency and that the additional documents listed under the Admission Requirements (opens in a new tab) are required for the selection process undertaken by the faculty.