Economics of the Middle East (EMEA)

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
<p>There are <strong>different deadlines</strong> depending on the application procedure.</p> <ul> <li>Application with a <strong>foreign university degree via uni-assist</strong>: 1 April to 15 July for a start in the winter semester; 1 October to 15 January for a start in the summer semester</li> <li>Application with a <strong>German university degree via Marvin</strong>: 1 June to 15 July for a start in the winter semester; 1 December to 15 January for a start in the summer semester</li> </ul>
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 admission requirements are as follows: Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent). Within the previously studied programmes, the applicant must have acquired basic knowledge of economics and business administration, i.e., must have completed at least 60 ECTS in economics and business administration. Of these, 18 ECTS must cover theoretical economics (e.g. microeconomics, macroeconomics, public finance, etc.). In addition, 12 ECTS must cover methodological courses (e.g. research methods, statistics, mathematics, econometrics, etc.)
English language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 5 Reading: 5 Listening: 5 Speaking: 5 Writing: 5 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 95 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 Cambridge English Qualifications Business (BEC) : C1 Business Higher PTE Academic: 76 TOEIC: 945 Reading: 455 Listening: 490 Speaking: 180 Writing: 180 UNIcert® English: UNIcert® III telc English: telc English C1 IELTS Academic: 7 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
There are different deadlines depending on the application procedure. Application with a foreign university degree via uni-assist : 1 April to 15 July for a start in the winter semester; 1 October to 15 January for a start in the summer semester Application with a German university degree via Marvin : 1 June to 15 July for a start in the winter semester; 1 December to 15 January for a start in the summer semester
Apply through
• uni-assist • Website

About this programme

EMEA is a unique Master's programme combining institutional economics and business administration with applications to the economies of the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region. Understanding complex economic challenges in the MENA requires an interdisciplinary approach. Thus, EMEA includes a wide range of electives from various disciplines to facilitate a broad understanding of the region's complexity. The curriculum equips students with knowledge about up-to-date issues relevant for many MENA countries, such as the political economy of Islam, natural resources, corruption, conflict, and economic sanctions. Combined with one of the specialisation tracks, students can sharpen their job market profile towards a career as regional experts with modern problem-solving skills specific to economics, finance and accounting, or management. Hands-on regional experience is an asset: spend a semester abroad at one of our many partner universities in the MENA region.

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