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Development Economics and International Studies (MA DEIS)

University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg) Erlangen

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  • No tuition
    Tuition
  • Winter intake
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  • English
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 31 May
    Next deadline

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About the programme

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Fields of study

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

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Development Economics and International Studies (MA DEIS) at University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg)

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0

Academic requirements

Minimum ECTS credits
180

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

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APS certificate
Required for Application

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

Prerequisites

Degree

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Duration of studies in semester

4

Start of degree program

Winter semester

Study location

Erlangen

Number of students

1-50

Subject group

Economic Sciences, Law

Special ways to study

International degree program

Teaching language

completely in English

Admission Requirements

Qualification assessment

The Master’s degree program is open to students with a Bachelor’s degree in economics or a related subject. Applicants ought to have gained at least 70 ECTS credits in economics/management, including as a minimum basic knowledge (at least 5 ECTS) in each of microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics/econometrics. However, it is possible to acquire up to 20 ECTS credits towards the required qualifications during the MA DEIS program. Students who are admitted to the program must make up for the missing ECTS credits during their first year of study. Missing courses can be taken at FAU.

Please refer to https://www.madeis.study.fau.eu/how-to-apply/ (opens in a new tab). There are several requirements for admission relating to qualifications, the GPA and proficiency in English. Furthermore, prospective students must write a letter of application (1-2 pages), provide proof of qualified practical experience in the area of development economics and submit a one-page description of their practical experience written by the student in English (describing tasks and areas of responsibility)

Language skills

German language skills for international applicants

No DSH (opens in a new tab)

General language skills

English C1

Bachelor's degree with substantial economics content (minimum 50 ECTS, incl. knowledge of microeconomics, macroeconomics & statistics);

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Development Economics and International Studies (MA DEIS)

Programme-specific documents

CV (simple copy)

School leaving certificate in the country’s original language (certified copy)

Official translation of the School Leaving Certificate (certified copy)

University Degree Certificate and Diploma Supplement in the country’s original language –

if already available (certified copy)

Official translation of the University Degree Certificate and Diploma Supplement (certified copy)

Complete Academic Report/Transcript of Records in the country’s original language (certified copy)

Official translation of the Complete Academic Report/Transcript of Records (certified copy)

All additional documents which are required by the specific program (letter of application, proof of intern

ships/placements, language certificates, etc).

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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How to apply

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Application quick facts

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Direct to university

Mode

online

APS

Required for Application

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

Application fee

0 EUR

Address

Room 0.021, Schlossplatz 3 in Erlangen

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

72 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,048 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

Additional fee information

72 Euros /semester

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