MA Development Economics and International Studies (DEIS)

The “Master of Arts in Development Economics and International Studies” (MA DEIS) is an economics-centred programme designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of students planning to work or seek leadership responsibilities in public, non-profit, and private sector organisations for international cooperation and development. It is also aimed at students intending to work at the intersection between research and practice and at those pursuing an academic career in study-related subjects. It is a two-year (four-semester) programme and includes rigorous training in analytical as well as qualitative and quantitative methods.

Minimum GPA

Grade point average of 2.5 or better (in the German marking system) in the undergraduate programme

English requirements

C1 or higher. TOEFL–iBT: 95 or above / CBT: 240 or above / PBT: 587 or above / ITP: 627 or above. IELTS: C1 / 7.0 or above, minimum of 6.0 in each section. UNIcert® III. TOEIC: 945 or above. Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) / Business English Certificate (BEC) Higher. telc English C1. CEFR: C1.

Accepted bachelor fields

economics or a related field

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

72 EUR

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 72 EUR

Graduates typically find roles in international organisations, government bodies, NGOs, and consulting firms, working on development policy, economic analysis, and project coordination in a global context.

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