Economics of Global Risk (EGR)

This English-taught master's examines global economic risks such as financial crises, climate change, geopolitics, and pandemics through economics with a strong quantitative focus. It combines core economics with interdisciplinary options from law, politics, development studies, and agricultural studies.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

English requirements

The official programme page requires English proof by TOEFL iBT at least 72, IELTS overall at least 6, CEFR B2, or proof of a bachelor's degree taught in English.

Accepted bachelor fields

Applicants need a professionally qualifying bachelor's degree in economics or business studies, or another bachelor's degree with at least 40 ECTS in economics and 15 ECTS in mathematics, statistics, or econometrics.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

402.13 EUR for winter semester 2025/2026 according to the current official JLU semester-contribution page.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 402.13 EUR for winter semester 2025/2026 according to the current official JLU semester-contribution page.

Graduates are well-equipped for careers in government, NGOs, multinational corporations, and research institutions.

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