Master of Science in Quantitative Economics

Christian-Albrechts-Universitat zu Kiel · Kiel, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Kiel
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<p>Application period with a <strong>Bachelor&#39;s degree obtained in other countries</strong>&nbsp;via <strong><a href="http://www.uni-assist.de/en/">uni-assist</a></strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Winter semester: 1 April &ndash; 31 May</li> <li>Summer semester: 1 October &ndash; 30 November</li> </ul> <p>Application period with a <strong>Bachelor&#39;s degree obtained in Germany</strong>&nbsp;via <strong><a href="https://www.studium.uni-kiel.de/de/bewerbung-einschreibung/einschreibung/master">Kiel University</a></strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Winter semester:&nbsp;1 June to 1 August</li> <li>Summer semester:&nbsp;1 December to 1 February</li> </ul>
Starts
Winter and summer semester

Christian-Albrechts-Universitat zu Kiel does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Applicants are expected to hold a Bachelor's degree or a comparable university degree ( minimum grade 2.5 ) with a regular period of university education of three years or more and 180 ECTS credit points or more. In the 180 credit points , the following needs to be contained: 35 credit points from courses on principles of economics (i.e., courses on microeconomic theory and courses on macroeconomic theory), with no overlapping in substance, and from courses on quantitative methods , with no overlapping in substance, of which at least: 10 credit points from courses on micro- and macroeconomics 8 credit points from courses on mathematics 10 credit points from courses on statistics 4 credit points from courses on econometrics For an evaluation of the suitability of the course content, you have to submit an official module manual (containing the relevant syllabi) - either as a searchable pdf file or as a link to the university's website. In case no official module manual is provided by the university, module descriptions (syllabi) approved by the university are accepted. The module manual needs to be provided either in German or English. Admission requirements can be found here . Recom
English language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEIC: 945 Reading: 455 Listening: 490 Speaking: 180 Writing: 180 UNIcert® English: UNIcert® III TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 79 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 IELTS Academic: 6.5
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
Application period with a Bachelor's degree obtained in other countries via uni-assist : Winter semester: 1 April – 31 May Summer semester: 1 October – 30 November Application period with a Bachelor's degree obtained in Germany via Kiel University : Winter semester: 1 June to 1 August Summer semester: 1 December to 1 February
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• uni-assist • Website

About this programme

The Master's programme in Quantitative Economics at Kiel University provides students with a comprehensive, rigorous, and critical understanding of theoretical and applied economics, statistics, and econometrics. The primary objective of the programme is to enable graduates to understand, discuss, and interpret key concepts and methods in economic and econometric sciences. Students learn to apply advanced quantitative techniques, including methods of statistical learning and artificial intelligence, to analyse complex economic problems using both traditional cross-sectional and time series data, as well as large-scale and unstructured datasets. Emphasis is placed on developing the ability to independently design and implement innovative solutions based on sound analytical reasoning. Graduates of the programme are proficient in applying advanced quantitative methods and conducting empirical investigations using diverse and high-dimensional data. They also develop a critical understanding of the scientific concepts and methods they employ, preparing them for careers in academia, policy institutions, and data-intensive industries.

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