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 recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
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
The application deadline for the M.Sc. International Political Econοmу at Marburg University depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 21 August for the winter semester. Applications are made: Uni-assist.
uni-assist Fees: €75 for the first application, €30 for each additional application (in the given semester).
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
no admission restriction
Application Documents
Documents to be submitted:
The first fundamental university degree including the final grade.
Transcript of records for determining the contents of your previous studies.
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).
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.
Tabular curriculum vitae (about one DIN A4 page).
If available, additional certificates proving the applicant’s personal suitability for the M.Sc. International Political Economy, including the criteria above.
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.
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