Economics, Institutions, and Behaviour (MSc)

Philipps Universitat Marburg · Marburg, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Marburg
Apply by
Register by 15 July 2027 + 1 more
Starts
Winter and summer semester

Philipps Universitat Marburg 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 programme is designed as a consecutive programme for students with a BSc/BA in Economics or a BSc/BA with an Economics major. At the time of application, students should have been awarded at least 144 ECTS points. Students who have studied another programme with a clear emphasis on economics can also apply. In this case, the requirements are 72 ECTS in economics courses (not business!) and research methods, particularly mathematics and statistics.
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: telc English: telc English B2-C1 University UNIcert® English: UNIcert® II PTE Academic: 59 Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 4 Reading: 4 Listening: 4 Speaking: 4 Writing: 4 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 72 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17 IELTS Academic: 5.5
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 1 May - 15 July The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: 1 November - 15 January
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Please apply via uni-assist .

About this programme

The MSc in Economics, Institutions, and Behaviour offers comprehensive training in economics and is taught entirely in English. This programme distinguishes itself from standard MSc Economics curricula through its distinctive focus on the economic analysis of institutions, integrating behavioural perspectives. This emphasis stems from the understanding that an economy's performance critically depends on its institutions — ranging from formal laws, regulations, social security systems, and central bank design to informal institutions like social norms. After completing foundational courses, students can tailor their studies by choosing from three specialisation areas: Political Economy; Sustainability; and Money, Accounting, and Finance. Students in the MSc in Economics, Institutions, and Behaviour benefit significantly from joining an international cohort, experiencing small class sizes that foster intensive interaction with lecturers, and engaging with a programme backed by many years of successful delivery.

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