Economics

Bachelor/Bakkalaureus (and other qualifications, provided that they are recognised as being equivalent) For detailed admission requirements and information on the application procedure, see https://www.wiso.uni-hamburg.de/studienbuero-volkswirtschaftslehre/studiengaenge/master-econ/mscecon-application-inhalt.html. Admission requirements I) Primary degree in Economics or 'Volkswirtschaftslehre' Admission to the Master's programme Economics (MSc) at Universität Hamburg requires a Bachelor's degree (or a comparable university degree) in Economics. II) Applicants with a degree from institutions other than those under I) with some advanced training in economics: You can apply for the Master's programme Economics (MSc) at Universität Hamburg if you have completed sufficient training in advanced economic analysis (courses not yet completed cannot be considered). at least two lectures* in general economics, i.e., basic micro- and macroeconomics at least three lectures* in mathematics, statistics, and econometrics (of which there is at least one in mathematics and one in statistics or econometrics) at least three lectures* on advanced topics in economics, of which at least one must cover predominantly theoretical issues and at least one other must cover predominantly applied issues. *A lecture is defined to consist of approx. 14 units of 90 minutes each and to have a content comparable to the standards of teaching at Universität Hamburg. You have to submit the syllabus of each lecture along with a simple copy of your most recent transcript of records. The lectures in mathematics, statistics and econometrics may be substituted with a GRE General test result of at least 700 points in the quantitative section, a GRE revised General Test with at least 155 points in the quantitative section or with a GRE Mathematics test of at least 700 points. A lecture should comprise at least two hours per week over the course of one semester. III) Other applicants with a degree in mathematics, mathematical economics, statistics: You can apply for the Master's programme Economics (MSc) at Universität Hamburg if your transcript of records documents the following type of courses: lectures* on linear algebra and analysis lectures* on statistics OR lectures* on econometrics The lectures may be substituted with a GRE General test result of at least 700 points in the quantitative section, a GRE revised General Test with at least 155 points in the quantitative section or with a GRE Mathematics test of at least 700 points. *A lecture should comprise at least two hours per week over the course of one semester.