Econοmiсs

Bachelor’s degree in economics.

Minimum standard period of study: 6 semesters.

Your study program must fulfill the following criteria:

1. Basics: you took courses in microeconomics and macroeconomics totaling at least 20 credit points (ECTS).
2. Advanced knowledge: on top of that, you took courses in the field of economics totaling at least another 20 credit points (ECTS).
3. Methods: you took courses in maths, statistics and econometrics totaling at least 15 credit points (ECTS).

If you hold a bachelor’s degree in a field that is methodically related to economics (e.g., mathematics, statistics, or psychology) with an average grade of at least 2.5, then you are eligible for the MSc in Economics program in Regensburg if your study program fulfills the following criteria:

1. Basics: you took courses in microeconomics and macroeconomics totaling at least 20 credit points (ECTS).
2. Methodical knowledge: your course program contained methods courses (like mathematics and statistics) totaling at least 30 credit points (ECTS) and your average grade in these courses was at least 2.00 (German grading scale, U.S. GPA equivalent: at least B).
3. Interest in economics: you can document genuine interest in economics, meaning that you either did an internship relating to economic content of at least 6 weeks duration or took additional courses in economics totaling at least 5 credit points (ECΤS).