
Economics
- Starting
- Winter semester
- Mode of admission:
- without admission restriction
- Application:
- directly at University
- Study mode:
- On campus
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Course description

The M.Sc. in Economics is intended for holders of a first bachelor degree in:
- Economics
- Business administration
- Business informatics
- Industrial engineering
- Mathematics
- Natural sciences
- Political sciences
- Philosophy
- Sociology
- Or in a closely related field
For those interested in advancing their qualifications and their career opportunities in the field of economics.
Special Program Features
Learn key competences
Graduates from this M.Sc. learn not only highly developed analytical and top-level managerial skills, but also the ability to apply those to real-world problems in the economic and financial sector.
Home of the "Freiburg School"
The famous school of economic thought founded in the 1930s at the University of Freiburg provided instrumental concepts and ideas for the “social market economy” that was born in post-war Germany.
Choose your specialization
During this master’s program, you are free to choose between specializing in Economics and Politics or Finance.
Partner Universities


California Institute of Technology
California Institute of Technology


Swedish School of Economics and Business Administration
Swedish School of Economics and Business Administration


University of Bologna
University of Bologna
Accreditations

ACQUIN
ACQUIN
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Requirements
Qualification Requirements
The application requirements for the Study program in “Economics” are:
Previous degree (or equivalent) in:
- Economics
- Business administration
- Business informatics
- Industrial engineering
- Mathematics
- Natural sciences
- Political sciences
- Philosophy
- Sociology
- Or in a closely related field
Min ECTS required:
- Not specified
Sound knowledge of economics: micro- and macroeconomics and quantitative methods.
Grade point average (GPA) in previous studies of at least 2,5 (German grading system).
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
Application & Admission
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Application Procedure & Selection
Application Documents
A certified scanned copy of your undergraduate diploma.
A certified copy of a comprehensive overview of all courses and examinations in the first degree.
A certified copy of your English proficiency test.
A tabular format CV in English.
A one A4 page long personal statement of motivation in English, in which the applicant sets out his/her personal reasons why they should be admitted to the Master of Science in Economics program in the intended specialist specialization.
A declaration personally signed by the applicant in German or English stating that s/he has not conclusively failed a master, magister, or diploma program nor has s/he lost his/her entitlement to take such an examination.
Recommended in case your background in Economics is not very strong.
Recommended in case your background in Economics is not very strong.
Testimonials
Having studied during my Bachelor in a multi-national program, I was impressed from the very first day that the Integrated Master Program, with its internationality and cultural diversity exceeded even my prior experience. In my opinion, the diversity of the IMP students (in our intake, the students were from more than 15 different countries), serves as a unique multiplier. Every student has his or her personal perspective on academic, but also everyday challenges and hence approaches the very same challenge with a different approach. Certainly, this requires also a lot of openness and tolerance for other working styles or cultures. But if one takes on this journey, it is incredibly enriching – not only on an academic level but also on a personal level. I also completed an internship in the US between my first and second years. As a recommendation: should you plan to work in Germany after graduation, doing an internship is certainly a ‘must-do’ during your Master Program. Now, I am looking forward to the next step: starting my first job after graduation in consulting.
Hey! I'm Keili from Estonia. I did my Bachelor's studies at Tallinn University of Technology, after which I worked a couple of years as a Bond Dealer at a bank. Both have proved useful here in Freiburg, but doing one of the three IMP programs really takes more effort and intelligence than previous knowledge. It feels good to be back at school after a couple of years of serious office life. Despite hard studies, I think you will enjoy it here too. By the way, you can expect lots of economics - whichever of the three programs you are doing - and a good crowd! P.S. A small tip: to find a room through Studentenwerk you increase your chances if you register online on the first possible chance + call them within some weeks – online registration alone doesn't get you far.
As for me, coming to Freiburg is my first time being abroad. In unfamiliar surroundings, without knowing German, it is challenging to live and study here. But, I think it's the best decision I've made in my life, choosing the Integrated Master Program at the University of Freiburg. People are nice and fellow students help me to overcome the difficulties in the studies. For those of you who like a challenge and are really interested in Economics, welcome to Freiburg, you won't regret it.
Further Information
Your personal contact
Antonio Farfán-Vallespín
Program Coordinator M.Sc. in Economics
Platz der Alten Synagoge
79085 Freiburg
Contact Details:
+49 761 203-2129
mep@vwl.uni-freiburg.de
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