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Master of Science in Economics (MSE)

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

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  • 4 semesters
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  • 31 May
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About the programme

Course description will be available soon. Please contact the university for more details.

Specialization

By choosing appropriate electives, students can complete different fields of specialization. On the list are: Labor economics, Macroeconomics and finance, Public economics, Energy markets, Health economics.

Fields of study

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

How to apply

ChannelDirect to university
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Requirements

What you need to apply for Master of Science in Economics (MSE) at University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg)

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.8

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
180

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

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not requried

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

  • General information about the application process and admission requirements for Master Programmes at FAU can be found here (opens in a new tab).
  • Specific information about the application process for the MSE are available here (opens in a new tab).
  • Applicants will be evaluated regarding their university performance (Bachelor’s degree), as well as regarding their qualifications, knowledge, and skills in the field of economics. Applicants should have an academic degree (with above-average grades) in economics, mathematics, social sciences, engineering or related disciplines.
  • Further accomplishments and qualifications (e.g. internships, language skills, and international experience) will be taken into account.
  • Candidates might be invited to an interview. If this is the case, you will be personally informed.
  • A selection admission committee decides upon admissions.
  • For additional information on the admission rules, check the Examination Regulations (opens in a new tab) of the Master in Economics.

Requirements

Please note: Applications not fulfilling the following requirements will be directly rejected:

  • Bachelor degree with GPA no worse than 2.89 according to the German grading system
  • At least 40 ECTS in economics and quantitative courses combined (not counting business or finance)
  • Evidence of sufficient English skills of at least the B2 level of the CEFR
  • A letter of application in English of no more than 2 pages (font = Arial, font size = 11 pt, line spacing 1.5, page margins > 2 cm, maximum 800 words, file format = pdf) outlining your qualifications relevant for the study program, with particular emphasis on your preparedness for the compulsory modules and the specialization(s) you plan to focus on

Language skills

German language skills for international applicants

No DSH, English (level B2, CEFR) (opens in a new tab)

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Master of Science in Economics (MSE)

Programme-specific documents

Required documents:

Curriculum vitae: tabular form

University entrance qualification: school certificate (e.g., Abitur, Bachillerato)

University degree and average grade: include Bachelor’s degree and transcript of records

Candidates who have not completed their Bachelor’s studies at the time of application must provide an official transcript of all exams passed to date and GPA. A minimum of 135 ECTS (i.e., 75 % of the required credits for completion) is required.

A letter of application in English

Applicants who completed their first degree in China, Vietnam, or India also require an APS certificate

Evidence of sufficient English skills of at least B2 level of the CEFR:

For international candidates, a certificate equivalent to at least the B2 level of the CEFR.

For German candidates, it is sufficient to present a German school certificate documenting proficiency in English.

Here you can find an equivalence table on internationally recognized English language tests.

Additional documents (optional):

Certificates of internships

Certificates relating to exchange semesters

Foreign language certificates

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

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Apostille and notarization

Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Master of Science in Economics (MSE) at University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg)

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

Over 1,500 EUR

per semester

Semester contribution

72 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

15,048 – 24,048 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.

Additional fee information

New students from outside the EU and EEA pay 2,000 EUR per semester from Summer 2027. Students who enrolled before Summer 2027 may be exempt. This does not include the semester contribution.

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