Master in Quantitative Economics

Ludwig Maximilians University Munich (LMU) · Munich, Germany

Level: Master's
Award: Master of Science
Language: English
Duration: 4 semesters
Campus: München
Apply by: Register by 15 March 2027
Starts: Winter semester

Ludwig Maximilians University Munich (LMU) 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: The basic entry requirement for the Master's programme in Quantitative Economics is the completion of a Bachelor's programme in economics with a grade of at least "good". Candidates who did not complete their Bachelor's in economics at LMU can be admitted as long as a selection committee can establish that their qualification, in terms of content and method, is equivalent to this degree. Also a GRE (Graduate Record Examination) 75th percentile score (quantitative reasoning section) is required. If there is no GRE result by the application deadline, a written test of admission has to be taken at LMU. Once the formal requirements are met, students are invited to a selection interview to test their subject-specific proficiency, their capability of expressing their understanding of economic issues, and their command of the English language.
English language requirement: C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 7
German language requirement: No minimum language level required
Application period: The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 15 February - 15 March
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About this programme

The Master's degree programme in Quantitative Economics offers exceptionally talented students a fast track to careers as academic and professional economists, providing them with the most advanced tools and methods in quantitative economics. Its structure is comparable to the first two years of the best PhD programmes in the US and the UK. The research-oriented training combines demanding course content in the core fields of economics with advanced mathematical and statistical methods. Students will work on joint or personal research projects in their third semester, which enables them to specialise in their fields of interest early on and produce original research in their Master's theses. Soft skills and key competence courses round up the training. The LMU Department of Economics, one of the largest and most renowned in Germany, is committed to intense supervision and guidance for all students. Each student will be assigned a mentor of the core faculty as well as a post-doctoral mentor, who are selected according to the student's research interests.