Economics Programs in Germany with Admission Restriction - Numerus Clausus/NC (2026/27)

Economics NC

Economics programs in Germany are the perfect choice for international students seeking a rigorous understanding of how markets, policies, and institutions shape the allocation of resources. Studying in one of the world's most influential economies and Europe's industrial and financial powerhouse is an unparalleled opportunity. These English-taught degrees combine strong theoretical foundations in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics with applied fields such as international trade, labor economics, environmental economics, and monetary policy.

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For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).

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Top 10 Most Selective Economics Programs (based on Numerus Clausus)

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	Numerus Clausus	Waiting Semesters	AdH-Score	Acceptance rate
1 Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf Philosophy, Politics and Economics Bachelor of Arts	No data published by the university.
2 University of Bonn Law and Economics Bachelor of Laws	1.3	no selection quota	36.8	No data published by the university.
3 University of Bonn Wirtschaftswissenschaften (Zwei-Fach) Bachelor of Arts	1.8	no selection quota	39.1	No data published by the university.
4 Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz International Economics and Public Policy Master of Science	1.8	no selection quota	no selection quota	No data published by the university.
5 Goethe University Frankfurt Wirtschaftswissenschaften Bachelor of Science	2.0	3	no selection quota	No data published by the university.
6 Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz Wirtschaftswissenschaften Bachelor of Science	No data published by the university.
7 Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf Volkswirtschaftslehre Bachelor of Science	No data published by the university.
8 University of Bonn Wirtschaftslehre/Politik - Lehramt Berufskolleg (Zwei-Fach) Bachelor of Education	2.2	no selection quota	46.1	No data published by the university.
9 Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Volkswirtschaftslehre Bachelor of Science	2.4	1	1.05	18%
10 LMU - Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Wirtschaftswissenschaften - Nebenfach Bachelor of Science	2.8	no selection quota	2.8	No data published by the university.