Economics

Building analytical capacities in order to solve real-world problems is the main focus of this program. When choosing to specialize in Economics and Politics (EP), students focus on understanding the economic system of societies. When choosing to specialize in Finance (F), students learn how financial markets and financial institutions work.

Graduates of this program learn how analytical skills and interdisciplinary knowledge are the keys to decisionmaking and management positions. Therefore, they are well prepared to work in top positions in different areas such as the public sector, politics, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and academia.

The famous school of economic thought was founded in the 1930s at the University of Freiburg. The Nobel Prize winner, Friedrich August von Hayek, famous for his analyses of the interdependence of economic, social, and institutional phenomena, had a chair at the University.

Studying economics at Freiburg University means living in a truly cosmopolitan atmosphere. Students and scholars from around the globe enrich the university discussions with their different personal backgrounds and perspectives.

Enjoy life in this modern and environmentally friendly student city, which is surrounded by hills, vineyards, and the fairy-tale Black Forest. Freiburg is well known as the “Green City” for being a sustainable city and for its high quality of life.