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M.Sc. Public and International Economics

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  • Winter intake
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  • English
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 31 May
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About the programme

Public and International Economics (PIE) at TU Dresden is a four-semester Master of Science taught in English, starting in the winter semester, with part-time study over eight semesters possible. It gives you advanced methods and scientific skills to develop solutions to economic policy challenges in a globalised world. The first semester is all compulsory modules that build core methods and subject knowledge, with a mix of theory and empirical methods. In the second and third semesters you shape your own focus through electives, with at least 35 credit points of core electives and at least 10 of presenting and discussing. The fourth semester covers research design and an 18-week Master's thesis on an economic topic. Double degrees are offered with the universities of Trento and Pavia. It suits economics graduates aiming for public institutions, NGOs, trade unions, banks, insurers, media, research or a PhD in economics.

Fields of study

Economics(Business & Economics)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Public and International Economics at Technical University Dresden (TU Dresden)

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
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If, at the time of application, proof of the first degree qualifying the applicant for a profession is not yet available, the application will be considered under the precondition that 80% of the credit points attainable for the degree have already been achieved based on completed module examinations or the final thesis and the colloquium (if applicable). A certification from the awarding institute of higher education (examination office) serves as proof of the above-mentioned academic achievements. You can find the appropriate form

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Prerequisites

Owning a first university degree in Economics or a related field of study recognized in Germany or a degree from a state or state-recognized university of cooperative education in economics,

  • Proficiency in English according to the level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages,
  • Proof of particular aptitude for the program by demonstration of:

35 credit points (ECTS) earned in economics with a good average grade.

15 credit points (ECTS) earned in quantitative methods (Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, e.g.).

Aptitude assessment procedure

The participation in an aptitude assessment or selection procedure is a prerequisite for enrollment in this degree program

TOEFL iBT min 72

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Public and International Economics

Programme-specific documents

your online application - filled in and signed

  • Copy of the higher education entrance qualification (usually Abitur certificate); if available, certificate of the higher education entrance examination (copy of the original and the translation in either German or English)
  • Copy of the original and officially certified translation (German or English) of the degree certificate of the required first university degree including official transcript of records. If the first university degree is not yet available: Confirmation from the first university that at least 80% of the work required for the current university degree programme has been completed, as well as information on the current average grade for degree programmes with entry restrictions (form on the Admissions Office website)
  • the last certificate of enrollment stating the degree program and semester wherever enrollment into a more advanced semester is requested
  • If you are not yet enrolled at TU Dresden, a certificate of your academic achievements from your previous university stating all courses of study including semesters
  • Copy of passport (for international applicants)
  • Original certificate of the Academic Evaluation Centre of the German Embassy (APS) for Chinese, Indian and Vietnamese applicants

b) Special degree-specific documents

  • Application for the suitability assessment on the website of the faculty
  • curriculum vitae, outlining in particular your academic career to date,
  • a motivation letter, explaining your desire to study and particular aptitude,
  • two references who, if asked, can provide information about your particular suitability,
  • copies of additional certificates and evidence (module descriptions or similar summaries of content) which prove your special aptitude according to § 5,
  • proof of the required English language skills. This can take the form of:

a) certificate of general or subject-specific university entrance qualification that serves as evidence of having learned English as a foreign language in at least 6 grades

b) certificate of university entrance qualification taken completely in English or a certificate of higher education for a degree program completed entirely in English, as well as

c) language certificates, such as TOEFL (with a score of at least 72) or IELTS (with a score of at least 5.5).

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Public and International Economics at Technical University Dresden (TU Dresden)

Application quick facts

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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

Post address:

Technische Universität Dresden

Immatrikulationsamt

01062 Dresden

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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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