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MSc Economics
The Master’s program in Economics is a full-time degree taught in English. It lasts four semesters and comprises 120 ECTS credits. During your studies, you can choose one of two specializations: Empirical Economics or Sustainability, Behavior and Environmental Policy.
The program provides a wide range of empirical and application-oriented methods in economics. Key areas of study include microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics and statistics, international economic policy, public economics, and environmental economics.
Further information is available on this page: Master's programme in Economics at the Osnabrück University
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Admission requirements
Information on the general admission requirements and application procedures can be found on the website of the Student Office:
Please note that most international students have to apply via uni-assist.de.
Special admission requirements for our Master's program in Economics are defined in the current admission regulations Here you will find a summary of the most important requirements.
- Your Bachelor's degree program is relevant for the subject of Economics according to the admission regulations if:
a) students have completed modules/courses worth at least 60 ECTS credit points in economics, mathematics, statistics or econometrics, of which students must complete
b) at least 25 ECTS credit points in economics, and
c) at least 15 ECTS credit points in mathematics, statistics or econometrics. - English language skills must be at the level specified in the admission regulations section 4. In addition, the Master's selection committee accepts proof of English language proficiency in the form of successfully completed school English. Level B2/C1 is often explicitly stated on the school leaving certificate (i. e. A-level certificate or high school diploma).
- The applicant must not have definitively failed a comparable examination in a comparable subject area without the option of retaking the examination, and not have lost their entitlement to take the examination.
- The applicant must not have already completed a comparable degree program in a comparable subject area.
Advice for online application
When completing an online application, the module descriptions of the completed Bachelor's program can be uploaded. If the current module descriptions are freely available on the Internet, a link can also be provided. Module descriptions are of great help for processing your application.
