International Economics and Management

Paderborn University

Paderborn, GermanyInternational Business

Free TuitionAPS Requiredfull-time

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Degree

Master of Science

Language

English

Tuition

Free

Duration

4 semesters

Programme Overview

This MSc combines international economics and management in a flexible curriculum centered on global markets, multinational companies, and international organisations. Students can shape their studies across economics and management while adding international experience through study abroad, double degrees, and an internationally diverse cohort.

Admission Requirements

Minimum GPA: Degree grade of at least 2.5 in the German system or placement among the top 35% of graduates in the comparison cohort.
English requirements: Accepted English proof includes TOEFL iBT 87, IELTS 6.5, Cambridge First Certificate grade A, or BEC Vantage level B2. German A2 CEFR is also required before completing the degree, though not for initial admission.
German requirements: Students are required to prove proficiency in German. This is not a prerequisite for admission into the programme. However, students must prove minimum proficiency at level A2 CEFR before concluding the Master's programme. Required proficiency can be acquired at Paderborn University in German courses of 240 hours in duration.
Accepted bachelor fields

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Bachelor's degree or equivalent in economics, international business studies, business administration/management, or a comparable research-oriented programme in economics or a relevant field. Content expectations include 80 ECTS in economics/business administration, 40 ECTS in quantitative methods including business informatics, at least 10 ECTS mathematics, at least 10 ECTS statistics, and a 10 ECTS bachelor's thesis.

Costs & Funding

Tuition fee: Free (no tuition)
Semester contribution: 325.50 EUR per semester (official Paderborn University semester fee for Summer Semester 2026).
ECTS credits: 120
Funding info: Semester contribution: 325.50 EUR per semester (official Paderborn University semester fee for Summer Semester 2026).

Career Outcomes

Possible career profiles: Manager in a multinational firm; Management consultant, data analyst; Position in an international organisation; Position in an NGO; Position in a financial institution or central bank; Research-oriented career.

Specialisations

Data Science in EconomicsMarket MechanismsSustainable Economics

Typical job roles

Manager in a multinational firmManagement consultantdata analystPosition in an international organisationPosition in an NGOPosition in a financial institution or central bankResearch-oriented career

Programme details

Degree: Master of Science
Language: English
Duration: 4 semesters
Mode: full-time
Start: Winter semester (starting in October); Summer semester (starting in April)
Deadline: ~15 July (check website)

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