Economics
FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
Degree
Master of Science
Language
English
Tuition
Free
Duration
4 semesters
Programme Overview
A research-oriented MSc that deepens economic theory and empirical methods with options to specialize in applied microeconomics, applied macroeconomics, econometrics, or related areas. The programme prepares students for analytical work in economics and for further academic study.
Admission Requirements
- Academic requirements
A letter of application in English outlining qualifications and preparedness.
- Minimum GPA
- Above-average bachelor's degree required; no specific numeric minimum published.
- English requirements
- English at least B2+ level for international candidates, equivalent to TOEFL iBT at least 90 or IELTS at least 6.5, or listed equivalent proof.
- German requirements
- German skills are welcome, but not required for completion.
- Accepted bachelor fields
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in economics or a related subject from an accredited university. The official page states there is no fixed requirement for a certain number of ECTS in subject groups because the admissions test demonstrates economics knowledge.
- APS Certificate
- Yes
- Thesis required
- Yes
Costs & Funding
- Tuition fee
- None
- Semester contribution
- 72 EUR semester contribution (FAU student services contribution; summer semester 2026 official amount).
- ECTS credits
- 120 ECTS
- Funding info
Tuition: None Semester contribution: 72 EUR semester contribution (FAU student services contribution; summer semester 2026 official amount).
Career Outcomes
Graduates are prepared for analytical and specialist roles in economics-related fields and for doctoral or further academic study.
Specialisations
Typical job roles
Target industries
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Programme details
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Language
- English
- Duration
- 4 semesters
- Mode
- full-time
- Start
- Winter semester
- App. Window
- 01 May → 31 May (annual)
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