Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Econοmiсs

M.Sc. (Master of Science)
Subjects: Economic & Public Policy, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Quantitative Economics, Economics
M.Sc.
Degree
120
ECTS
English
English only
Language
Winter semester: 15 Jul
Application Deadlines
2 Years (starting: Winter semester)
Duration
Free
Tuition Fees (per semester)
Starting
Winter semester
Mode of admission:
no admission restriction, but ability assessment  (aptitude assessment)
Application:
directly at University
Study mode:
On campus

Course Description


Do you wish to deepen your knowledge of economic theory, politics, and empirics? Do you want to study at a renowned German university completely in English? If your answer to these questions was “yes,” then the M.Sc. in Economics is the right choice for you! During your studies, you’ll be able to specialize in Innovation and Change, Economics and Strategy, World Economy, Public Economics, Quantitative Macroeconomics, Regional Dynamics, or General Economics, study in an international environment, and live in a modern city with plenty of opportunities for your future career. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Requirements


Qualification Requirements


Previous Degree

Bachelor/Bakkalaureus Minimum requirements for first university degree: Minimum grade: 2.50 Minimum number of semesters: 6 semesters Minimum standard period of study: 6 semesters Required ECTS credits: 180 For this degree programme, you should have gained your first university qualification in one of the following subjects groups or areas of study: Subject group: Economic Sciences, Law Area of study: Economic Sciences University degree with a duration of at least three years or Bachelor's degree with at least 180 ECTS credits and a duration of at least three years Final mark: 2.5 or better. Applicants with a Bachelor's degree which contains professional qualifications have to be among the top 65% of their year. Good pre-education in mathematics, statistics, and economics; minimum requirements: 22 ECTS in economics, 6 ECTS in mathematics, 6 ECTS in statistiсs

GPA (German System) 2.50

Language Requirements


The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.

languageEnglish
CEFR English
min B2
IELTS
min 6
TOEFL iBT
min 90
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no

Additional information:
Applicants can also prove their knowledge of English with their school reports, which must prove that the applicant has studied English as a foreign language for at least 5 years leading up to the school leaving examination qualifying them for university admission. The final grade or where applicable the average grade of the last two years must be equivalent to at least the German grade 4 (ausreichend, ‘sufficient’), or 5 points. Only native speakers of English, viz. from Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, and the United States are exempted from an English proficiency proof. If your university approves that your previous study program has been completely studied in the English language then you are also exempted from these certificates. Knowledge of German at level 2 of the DSH examination (University Entrance Examination for foreigners) or at level 4 of the TestDaf (TDN, Language Examination for German as a Foreign Language ) is recommended.

Application & Admission


Application Deadlines


Application Procedure & Selection


Mode of Admission:
no admission restriction, but ability assessment  (aptitude assessment)
Admission Test/Interview:
None
Application:
directly at University
Application Fee:

none

Location


1
Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Further Information



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