Economics (MSE)

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) · Nuremberg, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Nürnberg
Apply by
Register by 31 May 2027
Starts
Winter semester

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) 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
Bachelor's degree with GPA no lower than 2.49 according to the German grading system At least 40 ECTS in economics and quantitative courses combined (not counting business or finance) Evidence of sufficient English skills (at least the B2+ level of the CEFR, details below) A letter of application in English of no more than two pages (font = Arial, font size = 11pt, line spacing 1.5, page margins > 2cm, maximum 800 words, file format = PDF) outlining your qualifications relevant for the study programme, with particular emphasis on your preparedness for the compulsory modules and the specialisation(s) you plan to focus on
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT Home Edition (before 2026): 90 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 90 IELTS Academic: 6.5
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 15 April - 31 May
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About this programme

The Master of Science in Economics (MSE) is a modern, internationally-oriented Master’s degree programme that provides students with profound knowledge of economics. It is aimed at students with a strong interest in applied economics seeking a first-rate education, preparing them for a wide variety of career paths. A special focus of the programme lies on modern methods of data analysis . All core subjects and a wide range of electives are taught in English . Students can specialise and participate in courses across five fields of specialisation: Labour Economics : Students explore the area of labour economics from different perspectives. They study theoretical models, delve into current empirical work on labour market issues, and learn how to apply empirical research tools to examine labour market policies. Macroeconomics and Finance : This field of specialisation contains macroeconomics, applied econometrics and finance. Included courses cover topics such as monetary policy, international economics, or banking, and methods such as time series econometrics or macro modelling. The field prepares for jobs at central banks and commercial banks, international organisations, and academic research. Public Economics : This field of specialisation is focused on the analysis of tax systems and government expenditures, public finance and public policy as well as regional, urban and development economics. Students apply microeconomic theory together with modern methods of data analysis

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