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University of Cologne

Cologne

Economic Research

Subjects: Economics

M.Sc. | Master of Science

⏳  Duration
4 Semesters
🔠 Teaching Language
English
💶  Application Fee non-EU
No information

💶  Cost per Semester ? Separate from the tuition fees, the cost per semester refers to another fee students pay each semester, covering registration fees, administrative costs, and often a public transport ticket.
305 EUR

💶  Tuition Fees per Semester
No Tuition Fee
⏱️ Application Deadline Summer
No information

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter
15.07.

Course description

Possible Research Questions in the Master of Economic Research 1. How can behavior-based measures be effectively utilized for policy interventions? 2. What roles do environmental taxes and tradable emission certificates play in combating climate change, and what incentives drive their effectiveness? 3. What are the most effective methods to measure and regulate systemic risks in financial markets? 4. How does monetary policy contribute to the stability of financial markets? 5. What are the underlying causes of persistent economic inequalities? 6. What measures can promote social mobility? 7. Why does inequality persist in modern welfare states? 8. Is there an efficiency justification for policies that affect market prices, such as rent control or minimum wage laws? Is there also a fairness justification? These questions aim to explore critical areas within the Master of Economic Research program, focusing on the intersection of economic theory, policy, and real-world applications. By addressing these topics, students can contribute to a deeper understanding of economic dynamics and inform effective policy-making.

Program Information

Study Location Cologne
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 No Tuition Fee
Cost per Semester 305 EUR
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⏱️ Application Start Summer
No information

⏱️ Application Deadline Summer
No information
⏱️ Application Start Winter
01.05.

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter
15.07.

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Application Requirements

Language Requirements

CEFR No information
IELTS 6.5
Cambridge (CAE) No information
TOEFL IBT 80

English language skills (TOFEL IbT 80, IELTS 6.5)

Qualification Requirements

Bachelor's degree (minimum grade 2.5) as well as fulfillment of subject-related and language requirements. The admission requirements are regulated in the current admission regulations, see "Important documents". Application in the case of unfinished Bachelor studies: In cases where present Bachelor studies have not been fully completed, application is permitted if the candidate has earned at least 70 % of the required credits and will have achieved the remaining results by 30 September at the latest. The minimum grade as well as the subject-related and language requirements must already have been fulfilled on the basis of the exam results available at the time of application. Applicants who do not have a German bachelor's degree must additionally submit a preliminary review documentation (VPD) from uni-assist. You can have your documents checked by uni-assist all year round, the VPD is not tied to an application semester.

Document Requirements

School leaving certificate/proof of having passed a university entrance exam Degree certificate (if already available), if not, please upload a preliminary degree overview Overview of subjects and grades (transcript of records) University grading system an officially certified translation if the original documents were not issued in German or English Language Applicants from China, India and Vietnam are required to also submit a current APS certificate.Officially certified translations of educational certificates (if these are not available in German or English) Preliminary examination documentation (VPD) from uni-assist (You can find more information about applying for the VPD on the International Office website .) Additionally, please submit the following documents: Motivation letter CV

Application Process

Acceptance Interview No
Acceptance local admission restrictions Restricted
Application directly at the University,
uni-assist with VPD
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