Overview

The main objective of a welfare social is to protect the people against the most severe economic risks like poverty and sickness. The economic analysis of government interventions regarding the income distribution, the alleviation of poverty, the pension scheme and health care system are therefore in the center of this program.

Professional Outlook

The Economics - European Social Security and Health Systems programme of Trier University offers job perspectives in a large number of national and international public institutions like the Social Insurance Authority, the Department of Health, the Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care or the WHO, or in the private sector, for example with health care providers or health insurers.

The master degree also provides an excellent foundation for subsequent doctoral studies and an academic career at a university or research institution.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Microeconomics

Advanced Macroeconomics

Econometrics

Global & Economics Integration

Economic Analysis

Health Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-04-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Trier, Germany

Disciplines

Economics Health Informatics Social Policy View 109 other Masters in Economics in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you want to apply to a Masters Degree you need to show a Master Entrance Qualification, so usually an academic degree. In most cases this is a Bachelor's Degree and the respective transcript of records.

If your cumulative GPA is not listed on your transcript of records, then you also will need to include an official document from your previous university, which states your current/final cumulative GPA of your university degree.

Generally: Degrees from Universities outside Germany have to be at least equivalent to a 3-year (6 semester) Bachelor's Degree of a German University, in order to qualify as the Master Entrance Qualification.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

All Trier University students are required to pay a fee each semester. 323.40 Euro

Living costs

Trier

Germany

730 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Additional Details

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