Please Note: The admission procedure for the Master program Economics has changed as of the application period for the summer term 2025
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Previous Degree
Bachelor's degree with a focus on economic science, social science or mathematical analysis.
Required ECTS credits: 180.
Also, must provide knowledge of the following:
Knowledge of mathematics and statistics (minimum 10% of ECTS obtained in bachelor's degree, e.g., 18 ECTS for a 180 ECTS bachelor's).
Knowledge of subjects related to business administration or economics (minimum 24 ECTS).
If the course has not yet been completed, at least 75% of the ECTS for the entire bachelor's program must have been achieved. The necessary expertise and knowledge must be proven at the time of application. It is not possible to make up for missing ECTS in the master's program in Economics at Heinrich Heine Universitу.
GPA (German System) 2.50
GPA Comment
Final grade of at lеast 2.5.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
TOEFL iBT
min 90
IELTS
min 5.5
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE)
Cambridge
min B2 First (FCE) Specification: At least B.
CEFR English
min B2
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no
Additional information:
English language proficiency can also be proven with a graduation diploma that proves the English language proficiency of a B2 level of the common European frame of references (CFER). This can be proven through the presentation of the German graduation diploma (Abitur) which shows that English was attended continuously until the end of the qualification phase 1 (grade 11 for G8-Abitur, otherwise grade 12) completed with adequate performance. DAAD-exam of the HHU language center with a B2 level is also proof.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the M.Sc. Econοmiсs at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 15 July for the winter semester. Applications are made: Directly at university.
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Other EU Students
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Non-EU Students
M.Sc. Econοmiсs
Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
15 Julyin 41 days
Application mode
Directly at university
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
15 Julyin 41 days
Application mode
Directly at university
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
local admission restriction (local NC) (aptitude test)
Admission Test/Interview:
aptitude test
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