M.Sc. Economics

Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Standard period of study: 4 semesters (2 years)

ECTS credits: 120–126

(introductory phase: 30 ECTS credits, elective modules in the advanced phase: 90–96 ECTS credits)

Language of instruction: English

Language proficiency: English; for further information on the required proof of language proficiency see “Admission requirements and selection”

Program start: Fall semester (September)

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School: School of Law and Economics, Department of Economics

Semester fee: EUR 169 (more information (opens in a new tab))

Tuition fees for international students from non-EU countries: EUR 1,500

Tuition fees for a second degree: EUR 650

Admission requirements

_If you have not yet completed your bachelor’s degree, you may still apply for a master’s program as long as will provide a proof that you have obtained at least 120 ECTS credits._

• Completion of a bachelor’s program in Economics, or a bachelor’s program recognized as equivalent, with a grade of “good” or better (equivalent to the German grade of 2.5) at a German or national higher education institution (also Berufsakademie), corresponding to at least 180 ECTS credits or a regular period of study of at least three years
• Proof of proficiency in English (opens in a new tab) (may be submitted by 15 August)

Selection criteria

• The final grade or – for students still completing their degree – the grade average of the bachelor’s program
• Letter of motivation (in German or English, 2-page maximum)
• Essay (in German or English, 25-page maximum)
• first degree that was completed with at least 25 percent of English as a language of instruction and examination
• English-language higher education entrance qualification
• TOEFL Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) with a score of at least 72 points (Test Date Score)
• First Certificate in English (FCE), grade C or better
• Certificate in Advanced English (CAE),
• Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE),
• IELTS (Academic Test) with a band score of 6.0 or better
• Language Certificate of the Studium Generale of the University of Mannheim with at least Level B2 throughout

Please note:

• Proofs from any of the tests may be no older than five years. The cut-off date is the definitive deadline for application for the program of study. Degrees and higher education entrance qualifications (Abitur) are exempt from this regulation. There is no expiration date for these kinds of proofs.
• The admissions committee decides on exceptions from these requirements and, if applicable, determines individual requirements. In case you are unsure whether your proof of language proficiency can be approved, please contact the school directly under [email protected]. Please upload their response together with the proof of language proficiency.
• The proof can be submitted until 15 August.

25 pages technical essay on topic economics, econometrics, economic history or statistics