Economics – Master of Science

Level: Master's
Award: Master of Science
Language: English
Duration: 4 semesters
Study mode: Full-time
Campus: Köln
Apply by: Register by 15 June 2027
Starts: Winter semester

Universitat zu Koln 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: Overall grade of at least 2.7 (German grading system) in the Bachelor’s degree and EITHER at least 30 ECTS in the field of Economics at least 15 ECTS in the fields of Statistics and/or Mathematics (only modules with mathematical and/or statistical methodological skills; pure (software) application skills are not accepted) OR at least 40 ECTS in the field of Mathematics Please find more information and requirements here .
English language requirement: B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 4 Reading: 4 Listening: 4 Speaking: 4 Writing: 4 IELTS Academic: 5.5 Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First
German language requirement: No minimum language level required
Application period: The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 15 April - 15 June
Apply through: Please check this website .

About this programme

The Master's in Economics at the University of Cologne offers a research-oriented study programme with courses from a wide range of economic areas. As a student, you are largely free to choose the subjects you intend to concentrate on, and you can opt to focus on different areas within and between fields. The main topics are: Market Design and Behaviour Markets and Economic Policy Empirical Methods and Data Analysis Energy and Climate Change The empirical and analytical focus of the programme enables you to analyse economic phenomena using state-of-the-art research methods and to carry out research projects. Upon graduating from the programme, you will be prepared to enter a professional career in many private and public institutions in need of economic expertise. You may also opt for the continuation of your studies through a PhD programme in economic research. The majority of the MSc Economics programme is internationally oriented in both content and style. It provides an international study environment in Germany, with a high proportion of international students from diverse backgrounds enrolling into the programme. Furthermore, many members of our faculty have an international background, either coming from or having been trained abroad.