Master of Science in Economics

Friedrich Schiller Universitat Jena · Jena, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Campus
Jena
Apply by
Register by 31 August 2027 + 1 more
Starts
Winter semester

Friedrich Schiller Universitat Jena 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
University degree with a duration of at least three years or Bachelor's degree with at least 180 ECTS credits and a duration of at least three years Final mark: 2.5 or better. Applicants with a Bachelor's degree which contains professional qualifications have to be among the top 65% of their year. Good pre-education in mathematics, statistics, and economics; minimum requirements: 30 ECTS in economics, 6 ECTS in mathematics, 6 ECTS in statistics.
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 90 IELTS Academic: 6
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: EU countries For the winter semester: 1 April - 31 August The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries For the winter semester: 1 April - 31 May
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About this programme

The Master of Science in Economics teaches students the skills needed to thoroughly analyse economic issues and problems, understand and apply the relevant academic theory, and use the correct formal and empirical methods. This in turn will allow them to find creative approaches to problem solving and predict the political and social consequences of economic activity. To this end, students will acquire profound knowledge in theoretically, empirically, and politically-oriented economics as well as in one of the following specialisation areas: Innovation and Change Economics and Strategy World Economy Public Economics Macroeconomics and Financial Markets Regional Dynamics (requires German proficiency DSH-2) General Economics Each specialisation area includes core courses that must be taken by all students and optional courses from which they may choose. Special features: This programme can be completed in two years of full-time study. It includes basic courses, a specialisation area, and a Master's thesis. The basic courses include the following required courses: General Key Qualifications (e.g. German language course) Empirical Methods Approaches to Economic Science Advanced Microeconomics Advanced Macroeconomics The Master's thesis must be written in the student's specialisation area and should focus on one of the school's primary research topics.

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