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Philipps-Universität Marburg

International Political Econοmу

M.Sc. (Master of Science)
Subjects: Political Science, Political Economy
M.Sc.
Degree
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:
without admission restriction 
Application:
uni-assist
Study mode:
On campus

Requirements


Qualification Requirements


Previous Degree

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in economics or a related field.

The requirements for students with an economics-oriented undergraduate degree, applying through Marburg, are at least 72 ECTS from economics or relevant methods (e.g., mathematics, statistics) and at least 54 ECTS from purely economic courses.

If students do not have completed their course of studies at the time of application, they have to submit a transcript of records including a preliminary grade, calculated on the basis of at least 144 ECTS crеdits.

Language Requirements


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

languageEnglish
CEFR English
min C1
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE)
IELTS
min 7
TOEFL iBT
min 95
TOEIC
min 945
UNIcert
min III
Telc English B2-C1 University
min C1
ALTE
min Level 4
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? yes

Application & Admission


Application Deadlines


Application Procedure & Selection


Mode of Admission:
without admission restriction 
Admission Test/Interview:
None
Application:
uni-assist
Application Fee:
€ 75/ free of charge with a first higher education degree from Germany

Application Documents


Documents to be submitted:

  1. The first fundamental university degree including the final grade.
  2. Transcript of records for determining the contents of your previous studies.
  3. The certificate of English skills at a C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages by the Council of Europe (see language requirements).
  4. Personal statement, approx. two pages DIN A4 (German standard format) with 1,800 keystrokes each. In this document, the applicant should argue why he/she is suitable for the program "International Political Economy" including the criteria above.
  5. Tabular curriculum vitae (about one DIN A4 page).
  6. If available, additional certificates proving the applicant’s personal suitability for the M.Sc. International Political Economy, including the criteria above.
  7. Applicants from China, Mongolia, and Vietnam must include an APS certificate (please contact your local German embassy).

Important: Documents must be submitted both in the original language and as an officially certified translation into Εnglish.

Location


1
Philipps-Universität Marburg

Further Information


For more information please check the

Course Website