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Master of Science

International Economics and Public Policy

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Mainz, GermanyEconomics
Free TuitionAPS Requiredfull-time

Degree

Master of Science

Language

English

Tuition

Free

Duration

4 semesters

Programme Overview

Research-oriented English-taught MSc in economics that combines international economics, public policy, and quantitative methods with elective specialisation and thesis research.

Admission Requirements

Minimum GPA
No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.
English requirements
The reviewed official MIEPP FAQ states that applicants must meet the programme's minimum English-test standards and that test results can be submitted by the end of the first semester. The reviewed official programme page lists accepted proofs including TOEFL, IELTS, or Cambridge First Certificate; exact score thresholds were not clearly published on the reviewed official pages.
Accepted bachelor fields
The reviewed official MIEPP programme page states that applicants need a bachelor's degree in economics or a related field with sufficient economics and quantitative-methods preparation.
APS Certificate
Yes
Thesis required
Yes

Costs & Funding

Tuition fee
None
Semester contribution
EUR 349.10 per semester (semester fee published for JGU Mainz campus for Summer Semester 2026).
ECTS credits
120
Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: EUR 349.10 per semester (semester fee published for JGU Mainz campus for Summer Semester 2026).

Career Outcomes

The reviewed official programme page states that the degree prepares students for careers in international organisations, public institutions, consulting, research, and doctoral study in economics and public policy.

Typical job roles

Policy analystEconomic consultantInternational development specialistGovernment advisorResearcher

Target industries

GovernmentInternational organizationsNon-governmental organizationsThink tanksConsulting firms

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Programme details

Degree
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Mode
full-time
Start
Winter semester
App. Window
01 April01 March (annual)

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