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M.Sc. Economics

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  • Winter intake
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  • English
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 Jun
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About the programme

Economics is an English-taught M.Sc. at the University of Cologne over 4 semesters with 120 credits, starting in the winter semester. It focuses on the analysis of markets, individual and collective behaviour and economic policy, with in-depth economic theory, empirical methods and their application to current economic problems. The research-oriented programme offers flexible specialisation in areas such as market design, economic policy, empirical methods, energy and climate change, and trains you to carry out your own research projects. A double Master's option with Keio University leads to degrees from both universities. Graduates work in companies, research institutes, ministries, international organisations and consulting firms, often in economic analysis, policy consulting, data analysis or finance, and the degree also qualifies you for doctoral studies.

Specialization

Empirical Methods and Data Analysis Markets and Economic Policy Market Design and Behaviour Energy and Climate Change

Fields of study

Economics(Business & Economics)
Business & Management(Business & Economics)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Economics at University of Cologne

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.7

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
120

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

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If you have not completed your bachelor's degree, you must have earned at least 80% of the credit points and have completed the outstanding courses by September 30 at the latest.

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Prerequisites

This programme is right for you if you:

  • are interested in understanding social interaction from an economic perspective as well as communicating and engaging in intellectual discourse.
  • Have analytical skills in mathematics, statistics and other empirical methods.
  • want to contribute to the solution of the pressing global and national problems facing societies.
  • have a good command of English.

1. at least 18 ECTS in the field of Economics

2. at least 48 ECTS in further Economics and/or in the fields of Business Administration and/or Social Sciences

3. at least 15 ECTS in the fields of Statistics and/or Mathematics (only modules with mathematical and/or statistical methodological skills; pure (software) application skills are not accepted)

or

at least 40 ECTS in the field of Mathematics

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Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Economics

Programme-specific documents

Bachelor's certificate or proof that 80 % have been succesfully completed

Transcript of records

Transcript of semester abroad

School leaving certificate

Course catalogue

Proof of English language skills

VPD by uni-assist

This programme applies directly to the university, with a VPD from uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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uni-assist VPD, then direct

uni-assist checks your papers first. Then the university decides on your application.

Mode

online

APS

Required for Enrollment

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

Application fee

Free

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

304 EUR

per semester

Application fee

Free

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,512 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

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