Economics

The Master's programme in Economics at Kiel University imparts methodical skills related to various fields of economics and a broad, sound and critical knowledge of microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics, plus a command of various sectors of applied economics. The main objective of the Master's course is to enable graduates to discuss and interpret the essential concepts and methods used in the economic sciences, evaluate the main research methods employed in the field, draw upon the knowledge they have acquired to deal independently with complex situations, and develop and implement ideas of their own.

Academic requirements

Deadline: Application period with a Bachelor's degree obtained in Germany via Kiel University: 1 June to 1 August for the following winter semester (in the case of later applications, consideration for the following semester cannot be guaranteed) 1 December to 1 February for the following summer semester (in the case of later applications, consideration for the following semester cannot be guaranteed) Application period with a Bachelor's degree obtained in other countries via uni-assist: 1 April to 15 July for the following winter semester 1 October to 15 January for the following summer semester Effectively, formalities for foreign applicants normally require at least three additional months, e.g., visa application, application for scholarships from the DAAD or elsewhere, etc.

Minimum GPA

minimum grade 2.5

English requirements

Proof of English language skills by C1/CEFR TOEFL (paper-based test): 550 points or an equivalent test e.g. IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 79 Bachelor's degree with English as the language of instruction

Accepted bachelor fields

Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, or related social sciences with strong quantitative background

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

An enrolment fee ("Einschreibgebühr") of 55 EUR is charged for the first enrolment at Kiel University. A semester contribution ("Semesterbeitrag") currently amounting to 302 EUR must be paid each semester. This covers free public transport ("landesweites Semesterticket") for trains and buses in Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg, reduced lunch prices, a culture ticket and other benefits for students.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: An enrolment fee ("Einschreibgebühr") of 55 EUR is charged for the first enrolment at Kiel University. A semester contribution ("Semesterbeitrag") currently amounting to 302 EUR must be paid each semester. This covers free public transport ("landesweites Semesterticket") for trains and buses in Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg, reduced lunch prices, a culture ticket and other benefits for students.

Graduates are well-prepared for careers in economic research, policy-making, and financial analysis, with strong demand in both public and private sectors.

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