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M.Sc. Economic Policy and Quantitative Methods

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  • 4 semesters
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  • 15 Aug
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About the programme

The University of Potsdam is a renowned institution located in the beautiful city of Potsdam, Germany. The university offers a wide range of courses, including the highly esteemed Economic Policy and Quantitative Methods program. This course provides students with a deep understanding of economic theory and policy analysis, as well as the quantitative methods necessary to analyze and interpret economic data. The program is taught by experienced faculty members who are experts in their field, and students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources to support their learning. Graduates of the Economic Policy and Quantitative Methods program from the University of Potsdam are well-equipped to pursue successful careers in economics, finance, and public policy.

Fields of study

Economics(Business & Economics)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Economic Policy and Quantitative Methods at University of Potsdam

English language

IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0
Reading
6
Writing
6
Listening
6
Speaking
6
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The master's degree program in Economics recognizes the following qualifications:

UNIcert: at least III

TOEFL Internet-Based Test: at least 95 points

Cambridge certificate of Advanced English: at least grade B

IELTS with at least 7.0 points and at least 6.5 points in each field

Certificate of a degree from an English-language degree program at an accredited institution of higher education

Certificate of a German general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) with documentation of English as a foreign language during the qualifiying phase and as a advanced course for the entire time with an average of at least 12 points

Certificate of a German higher edcuation entrance qualification with confirmation that the level of qualification in English as foreign language is the same as that of a German general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) mentioned above

Certificate of a general higher education entrance qualification from an English-taught course of education and acquired in a country with English as official language

LCC (London Chamber of Commerce and Industry International Qualifications): English for Business Level 4

GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test): at least 600 points

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations): at least 152 points in Verbal Reasoning and a score of at least 4.0 in Analytical Writing

BEC (Business English Certificate): Higher C1 at least score 175

Chinese nationals: College English Test (CET/TEM) at least CET-6 or TEM-4

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German language

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-Non-German applicants must also demonstrate sufficient German language proficiency corresponding to the level DSH 1.

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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A first professional qualification degree, e.g. a Bachelor's degree. Students should have acquired this first degree in Economics or in a related discipline. This degree must fulfill the following prerequisites: standard period of study of at least 6 semesters (comprising at least 180 credit points) at least 60 credit points in economics (including at least 18 credit points in statistics, econometrics and mathematics).

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Prerequisites

The prerequisite for studying in a Master's programme is generally a first professional qualification degree, e.g. a Bachelor's degree. Students should have acquired this first degree in Economics or in a related discipline. This degree must fulfill the following prerequisites: standard period of study of at least 6 semesters (comprising at least 180 credit points) at least 60 credit points in economics (including at least 18 credit points in statistics, econometrics and mathematics).

The program additionally requires proof of good proficiency in English corresponding at least to the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Non-German applicants must also demonstrate sufficient German language proficiency corresponding to the level DSH 1.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Economic Policy and Quantitative Methods

Programme-specific documents

Required evidence of language proficiency::

(1) Proof of English language skills that correspond at least to the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages with a certificate listed on the page Required Language Skills for University Studies under English Language Skills Level B2 (CEFR).

Required documents to be submitted in addition if you apply for first semester entry:

(2) Proof of final grade or current grade point average.

(3) Documents issued by an institution of higher education that detail all previous periods of study. That document must contain information on the course of study and semesters enrolled (for example enrollment certificates, certificates of study progress, or a certificate of exmatriculation).

(4) Documentation of citizenship (e.g., a copy of your passport).

(5) If applicable, an application for immediate admission in the context of the hardship quota (hardship application) and documentation required to substantiate such an application.

(6) If applicable, documentation of an earlier offer of admission or proof of period service (Deutsche Bundeswehr).

(7) If applicable, documentation of qualification for the Brandenburg quota (Profilquote) as member of the German Olympic squad.

(8) If applicable, an application to upgrade your waiting period as well as documentation required to substantiate such an application.

(9) If applicable, an application to upgrade your average grade as well as documentation required to substantiate such an application.

(10) If applicable, documentation regarding ongoing or completed asylum proceedings in Germany.

In-depth information about academic admission requirements of this master's degree program can be found in its subject-specific admission regulations. Information about its content and structure can be found here.

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Application fee

75 EUR

Address

University of Potsdam

Division of Student Affairs

Am Neuen Palais 10

14469 Potsdam

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

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Semester contribution

316 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,536 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

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

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