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M.Sc. Economics of the Middle East (EMEA)

Philipps-University Marburg Marburg

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  • 15 Jan
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About the programme

Economics of the Middle East (EMEA) at Philipps-Universität Marburg is a Master of Science that gives you the theoretical and empirical knowledge and skills to analyse business and development questions related to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. It is run as a close collaboration between the Center for Near and Middle East Studies (CNMS) and the School of Business and Economics. Courses cover a wide range of topics, including the political economy of Islam, natural resources, corruption, conflict and economic sanctions. In the third semester you choose a specialisation track in institutional economics, accounting and finance, market-based management, or digitalisation, entrepreneurship and innovation. Alternatively, you can take an optional semester abroad at a partner university in the MENA region. It suits students who want to work on the economies of the MENA region.

Fields of study

Economics(Business & Economics)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Economics of the Middle East (EMEA) at Philipps-University Marburg

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
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Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Internet-based (0-120 points) --> Min. 95 points

Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) (10-990 points) --> Min. 945 points

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) --> Min. 7.0 IELTS

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) (Cambridge University) --> Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)

If an applicant's first language is English or her/his previous studies at the university level had been conducted wholly in English (written proof from the university is required), the applicant is exempt from providing an English language proficiency test.

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
MOI accepted as English proof
Accepted
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Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business or theoretical economics

(Students currently studying a Bachelor's degree can also apply if they can submit proof of completing at least 80% of the credit hours of their Bachelor's Programme).

72 ECTS must cover business and theoretical economics

(From the mentioned 72 ECTS, at least 18 ECTS must cover theoretical economics and 12 ECTS must cover related method courses).

Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required
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A letter of motivation in English language explaining why you would like to study in the EMEA programme (2 DIN-A4 pages maximum length).

Curriculum Vitae in tabular form (1 DIN-A4 page maximum length).

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APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

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

Prerequisites

● Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)

(Students currently studying a Bachelor's degree can also apply if they can submit proof of completing at least 80% of the credit hours of their Bachelor's programme).

● 60 ECTS must cover economics and business administration

(From the mentioned 60 ECTS, at least 18 ECTS must cover theoretical economics).

● 12 ECTS must cover related methodological courses

● English language proficiency of level C1 CEFR is required.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Economics of the Middle East (EMEA)

Programme-specific documents

● Completed and signed application form (this form is available after the online submission of your application in uni assist).

● Proof of undergraduate degree (i.e. graduation certificate).

● Transcript of records.

● Official explanation of the grading system at your university.

● Curriculum Vitae in tabular form (1 DIN-A4 page maximum length).

● A letter of motivation in English language explaining why you would like to study in the EMEA programme (2 DIN-A4 pages maximum length).

● Proof of English language proficiency at C1 level CEFR as per university language requirements.

Postal submission is no longer required.

The application documents must be submitted online via the uni-assist website. Visit uni-assist for more information about document certification.

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

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Economics of the Middle East (EMEA) at Philipps-University Marburg

Application procedure

The application must be submitted in German or English language or certified English translation.

Please submit certified copies of your official documents because your submitted documents will not be returned to you. Visit uni-assist for more information about document certification.

Selection process

Candidates will receive informal feedback regarding their application within two weeks after the phone interview (if one was required). A formal admission or rejection letter will be issued within a few weeks after the interview (if one was required).

Candidates that did not require a phone interview for Admission will be informed by the end of July.

Application quick facts

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

Complexity

Medium

Address

FB 02 | School of Business and Economics

Universitätsstraße 25

35037 Marburg

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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.

Additional fee information

There are no tuition fees for EMEA at Philipps-Universität Marburg.

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