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M.Sc. International Political Economy

Philipps-University Marburg Marburg

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  • 4 semesters
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  • 15 Jul
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About the programme

Philipps-University Marburg is a renowned public research university located in Marburg, Germany. The university offers a wide range of academic programs, including the MSc Double Degree in International Political Economy. This program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the global political and economic landscape, preparing them for careers in international organizations, government agencies, and multinational corporations. Students in this program have the opportunity to study at two different universities, gaining a diverse and well-rounded perspective on international political economy. With a strong emphasis on research and critical thinking, the program equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of the global economy.

Fields of study

Economics(Business & Economics)
Law & Politics(Social Sciences & Humanities)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for International Political Economy at Philipps-University Marburg

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
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Oftentimes your university degree certificate is not available by the application deadline. In this case, you can apply with a preliminary transcript of records that includes an average grade based on at least 80% of the credit points required for the degree.You must complete the outstanding credits before the start of the Master's program

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Prerequisites

A general admission prerequisite for the master's program is certification of a degree from a discipline-relevant bachelor's program in the field of Economics or Political Science or certification of a comparable domestic or foreign qualifying university degree.

Fundamental economic knowledge must have been acquired in the professionally qualifying bachelor's degree program or in comparable university degree programs with a study focus on Economics; that is, at least 72 credit points (ECTS) in Economics subjects and the associated ancillary sciences (e.g. Mathematics for Economists, Statistics). At least 54 credit points must have been earned in Economics subjects.

The bachelor's degree or a comparable university degree with a study focus in Political Science or a related subject area must have been evaluated with a grade average of at least B (corresponding to the grade of 2.0 "Good") or better. More detailed information can be found at:

https://catalog.utdallas.edu/2021/graduate/admission (opens in a new tab)

The special admission prerequisites for the Political Science area can be found on the UT Dallas pages:

https://catalog.utdallas.edu/2021/graduate/admission (opens in a new tab)

The program is open to graduates in both Economics and Political Sciences, but only Economics students can enroll in Marburg and begin the program there. Political Sciences students are subject to the entry requirements of the University of Dallas and must pay their tuition fees there.

English language proficiency: - TOEFL iBT 95 - 120

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to International Political Economy

Programme-specific documents

a) Application for admission (online application via the application portal).

b) Certification of a degree from a subject-relevant bachelor's program in the field of Economics or certification of a comparable domestic or foreign qualifying university degree.

c) Certification of fundamental economic knowledge in the economic major topic (e.g. Transcript of Records)

d) Certificate of English skills at a C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages by the Council of Europe.

e) Tabular resume / CV in English, approx. 1 DIN-A4 page.

f) A letter in English, approx. 2 DIN-A4 pages, in which the applicant presents their subject-related and personal suitability and substantiates their interest in beginning a course of study in the double degree MS of International Political Economy.

g) Additional certifications of personal disciplinary suitability, based on the letter of interest, and regarding relevant employment and practical experience, as applicable.

h) University entrance certificate

i)The transcript of records

j) APS certificate

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How to apply

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online

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

Prof Dr Bernd Hayo, Deutschhausstraße 11+13, 35032 Marburg

Submit application to

Philipps-Universität Marburg

c/o uni-assist e.V.

11507 Berlin

Germany

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

390 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,684 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

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