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Step 1 - Find your Study Program
Heidelberg University
Heidelberg
Economics
Subjects: Economics;Business
M.Sc. | Master of Science
Course description
Economic issues touch every part of our lives. We see economic growth, wage inequality, and unemployment in the news as often as financial crises, emission trading, and globalization effects. We also face countless economic decisions at home and work. In the Economics course, students learn to analyze and address these topics. The Master's degree in Economics is for those who, after earning a relevant Bachelor's degree, want to deepen their knowledge and skills in economics.
Program Information
| Study Location | Heidelberg |
| Start Semester | Winter |
| Study Form | Full-time |
| Study Type | Postgraduate |
| Teaching Language | English |
| Dual | No |
| Remote | No |
| Application Fee non-EU | No information |
| Study Length | 4 Semesters |
| Tuition Fees per Semester | 1,500 EUR |
| Cost per Semester | 152 EUR |
Step 2 - Check Application Requirements
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Application Requirements
Language Requirements
| CEFR | No information |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| Cambridge (CAE) | Advanced English |
| TOEFL IBT | 90 |
Proof of certain knowledge of English language skills. The proof can be made by handing in one of the following different types of documents: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with at least 570 paper-based or 230 computer-based or 90 internet-based TOEFL-Test Points International English Language Test System (IELTS) with a results of 6,5 or better Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) the language certificate for English of the „Zentrales Sprachlabor“ of Heidelberg University with at least „good“ A full study program taught in English or a written bachelor thesis in English can be used as an equivalent. if you have completed your university-entrance degree in an English speaking country, this is also sufficient.
Qualification Requirements
The prospective student has to have a first university degree in a study program in Economics or with at least 40 % in Economics with a minimum of six semesters. Students of natural sciences (mathematics, physics, informatics or statistics) have to have a minor in Economics with at least 35 ECTS. If the degree is not completed at the date of admission, it is sufficient to apply with an official transcript of records issued by the examination office stating the current grade point average. If the prospective student will be accepted, the official degree certificate has to be shown by the time of enrollment. The grade point average of the first academic degree has to be at least 2.7 or better, on a German grading system from 1.0 (highest grade) to 4.0 (lowest passing grade, 5.0 not passed). Applicants with a lower grade point average than 2.7 won’t be accepted. There is no such thing as waiting semesters. Academic awards or internships won’t be considered. The grade point average of the first official degree is the only considered criteria.
Application Process
| Acceptance Interview | No |
| Acceptance local admission restrictions | Not restricted |
| Application | directly at the University |
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