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M.Sc. Economic Policy

University of Siegen Siegen

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  • Winter intake
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  • 4 semesters
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  • 15 Jul
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About the programme

The University of Siegen is a renowned institution located in Germany, known for its high-quality education and research opportunities. The course in Economic Policy offered at the university provides students with a comprehensive understanding of economic theories and their practical applications in the real world. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics including macroeconomics, microeconomics, public policy, and international trade. Students are also given the opportunity to engage in hands-on research projects and internships to gain practical experience in the field. With dedicated faculty and state-of-the-art facilities, the University of Siegen offers an excellent learning environment for students pursuing a degree in Economic Policy.

Specialization

Nonw

Fields of study

Economics(Business & Economics)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Economic Policy at University of Siegen

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0
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1. TOEFL test results of at least 550 (paper-based), or 213 (computer-based test) or 79 (internet-based test)

2. The TOEFL code for the University of Siegen is 8429.

3. IELTS test with a minimum score of 5.5 points

4. Cambridge/Oxford Certificate: PET

5. English language qualifications obtained through at least five years of English instruction in secondary/high school. You are required to enclose copies of your upper secondary/high school certificates, including course and examination descriptions of your English language course for these five years.

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
Minimum ECTS credits
120

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

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Bachelor‘s degree with at least six semesters regular period of study.

1)You may also apply even if you have not yet completed your bachelor's degree but will do so by September 30. Instead of you diploma, please attach a copy of your current transcript of records. Please note that a possible admission will be contingent upon you completing your degree by September 30.

2) An explicit academic background in economics is an advantage but not necessarily required. Should you have no explict or only a weak economic background we would like to ask you to especially document that your formal (mathematical and statistical) background is sufficient to enable you to meet the formal requirements of our quantitatively oriented master‘s program.

3) The final average grade of the undergraduate degree should be 2,5 or better according to the German grading scheme. The conversion of grades is done by means of the Modified Bavarian Formula.

APS verification

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

Prerequisites

Admission Requirements

1) To apply for the MEPS program you need to have an appropriate bachelor‘s degree with at least six semesters regular period of study.

2) An explicit academic background in economics is an advantage but not necessarily required. Should you have no explict or only a weak economic background we would like to ask you to especially document that your formal (mathematical and statistical) background is sufficient to enable you to meet the formal requirements of our quantitatively oriented master‘s program.

3) The final average grade of the undergraduate degree should be 2,5 or better according to the German grading scheme. The conversion of grades is done by means of the Modified Bavarian Formula.

4) If English is not your first language or if your bachelor degree has not been achieved in a program taught entirely in English, additionally a sufficient knowledge of the English language (level B2 CEF - Common European Framework) has to be documented. English language qualifications comparable to a ‘B2 level‘ can be documented as follows:

  • TOEFL test (opens in a new tab) results of at least 550 (paper-based), or 213 (computer-based test) or 79 (internet-based test)
  • IELTS test (opens in a new tab) with a minimum score of 6.5 points
  • Cambridge/Oxford Certificate: PET
  • English language qualifications obtained through at least five years of English instruction in secondary/high school. You are required to enclose copies of your upper secondary/high school certificates, including course and examination descriptions of your English language course for these five years.
  • Application  deadline is July 15. We strongly recommend non-EU applicants to apply until the end of May in order to have sufficient time for visa procedures. Thus, rather don't wait until the end of the application period but apply as soon as possible. Admission are only possible for the winter term.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Economic Policy

Programme-specific documents

lease submit the following documents:

A statement of motivation: You can either send an audio or video file in which you explain your motivation to study our Economic Policy Master or a letter of motivation. We prefer the audio or video file. For details on how to prepare the media file click here.

An English language qualification certificate (please see How to apply )

A copy of your bachelor diploma (in German or English)

You may also apply even if you have not yet completed your bachelor's degree but will do so by September 30. Instead of you diploma, please attach a copy of your current transcript of records. Please note that a possible admission will be contingent upon you completing your degree by September 30.

A transcript of records (please make sure that a grading table from your university is included or upload it separately in the unisono system)

APS certificate: Only required in case you attained your graduation certificate in the PR of China, India or Vietnam.

Optional documents:

GRE scores: You can submit your GRE score to demonstrate your competences in analytical writing and verbal and quantitative reasoning. You may either attach a copy of your test results to your application or you can use ETS (The institution code of the University of Siegen is 8420). Please note that submitting your GRE scores is optional, but recommended.

An example of your scientific writing like a seminar paper or a thesis.

Recommendation letter: Please ensure your recommendation letter for the application is sent to [email protected], preferably from the writer's official university email address.

Procedure after your application:

You will receive a confirmation mail from the unisono system.

The Admission Commission decides about the eligiblity for the MEPS program. You will receive a mail, as soon as any decisions is made. Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications it is not possible to give individualized reasons for rejection.

In case of a positive admission decision, you will receive an official admission letter.

The admission letter contains a list of documents that you need to submit for your enrollment at the university.

The whole team of Professors and lectures is looking forward to meeting you during the welcome week.

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 Economic Policy at University of Siegen

Application procedure

Selection process

After receiving an application the MEPS team will confirm the receipt of your application. Please regard that due to the amount of applications we receive this may need some days. We do not charge any application fees.

Please note that the first step in your application process will be a decision about the general equivalence of your foreign university degree with a regular education in economics at a German university. This decision will also be made by the Admission Commission. As soon as any decisions will be made we will get in touch with you.

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

University of Siegen

Faculty III

Master of Science in Economic Policy (MEPS)

Unteres Schloß 3

57072 Siegen

Germany

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

280 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,464 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

There are no tuition fees.

No Application Fee! The program does not charge a fee at any stage of the application process. Once you received an admission and in order to register you will have to pay the semester fee of around 280 euros to the University of Siegen.

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

38%

3 accepted out of 8 total applications

Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

1.78

Avg. accepted grade

German scale

1.47

Best admitted grade

German scale

2.29

Avg. rejected grade

German scale

Based on 8 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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