Economics

Universitat Regensburg · Regensburg, Germany

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

Universitat Regensburg does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 – €16,600 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
You are eligible to apply for the MSc Economics programme if: you hold a Bachelor’s degree in economics with an overall average grade of 2.5 or better (German grading scale, this corresponds to a U.S. GPA of at least B-/C+) and your Bachelor's study programme fulfils the following criteria: Basics: you took courses in microeconomics and macroeconomics totalling at least 20 credit points (ECTS). Advanced knowledge: on top of that, you took courses in the field of economics totalling at least another 20 credit points (ECTS). Methods: you took courses in maths, statistics and econometrics totalling at least 15 credit points (ECTS). and you can provide documentation of English proficiency (details below). If you hold a Bachelor’s degree in a field adjacent to economics or if you do not meet the 2.5 average grade criterion, there are additional eligibility criteria. For a detailed description of eligibility criteria, please refer to the course website .
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First Cambridge English Qualifications Business (BEC) : B2 Business Vantage IELTS Academic: 5.5 ISE (paper edition): ISE II ISE Digital: 80 onSET English: B2 PTE Academic: 59 telc English: telc English B2-C1 University TOEFL Essentials: 8 Reading: 8 Listening: 8 Speaking: 8 Writing: 8 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 72 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17 TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 4 Reading: 4 Listening: 4 Speaking: 4 Writing: 4 TOEFL iBT Home Edition (before 2026): 72 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17 TOEFL iBT Home Edition (since 2026): 4 Reading: 4 Listening: 4 Speaking: 4 Writing: 4 TOEIC: 785 Reading: 385 Listening: 400 Speaking: 160 Writing: 150 UNIcert® English: UNIcert® II
German language requirement
A1 required/recommended, no proof required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 1 May - 1 June The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: 1 November - 1 December
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About this programme

General Course Programme Our course programme builds on three mandatory core modules in the winter semester. In subsequent semesters, you can choose your electives. If you choose a specific set of courses within a particular specialisation, you will receive a certificate that documents your expertise in that field. Finally, students are required to complete a research seminar and write a Master's thesis in the fourth semester. Click on our course overview for more details. Our course load accounting unit is ECTS credits. To complete the MSc in Economics programme, you have to obtain a total of 120 ECTS credits. Each mandatory lecture has a credit load of 10 ECTS, the other courses and seminars usually deliver 6 ECTS. The Master’s thesis comprises 24 ECTS. The compulsory courses add up to 30 ECTS. So does the compulsory research module consisting of the research seminar and the Master’s thesis. This leaves you with a total of 60 ECTS that you can fill with elective courses. Within your electives, you can choose to complete a specific set of courses within one of the following specialisations: Macroeconomics & Finance Data Science & Microeconomics Real Estate, Regional & Trade At least 36 ECTS credits of your electives (usually six courses) must be from our core economics study programme. The remaining 24 ECTS may be filled with additional courses offered by the Faculty of Economics and Business, with an internship, or with language or IT courses that are available to all stude

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