Overview

Students gain advanced mathematical, statistical and econometric skills and also have an opportunity to acquire effective programming practices relevant for economic analysis. The Economics program at University of Bonn introduces students to current topics and debates in economic research and enables students to understand complex economic models and to assess the relevance and limits of economic theories.

The MSc Economics also offers students the opportunity to explore their own research interests and to work with highly motivated and talented fellow students from over 20 countries.

The Master offers a great combination of advanced training in core areas of Economics and individual specializations plus the opportunity to conduct your own research under the guidance of internationally renowned experts in the field. The program thus prepares graduates for an advanced academic career as well as for leading positions in institutions and companies that require advanced analytical and quantitative skills.

Possible lines of work:

Administration (public service, professional/industry associations), financial planning/management, labor/social sector, auditing, tax consulting, corporate consulting, banks, insurance companies, non-profit organizations/non-governmental organizations (NGOs), media industry/business journalism, academia (teaching/research at universities, research institutions, etc.)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dynamic Methods and Applications
Mechanism Design and Social Choice
Economics of Contracts and Information
Microeconomics
Game Theory
Research Module in Microeconomic Theory
Information and Dynamic Incentives

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bonn, Germany

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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59

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5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor degree in Economics or an equivalent degree, e.g. a Bachelor degree in a related field with a focus on quantitative economics.
A final Bachelor grade “good” or better, i.e. at least equivalent to the German grade 2.3.
A solid quantitative background, i.e. in mathematics (differential and integral calculus, linear algebra), statistical methods (descriptive and inferential statistics) and econometrics.
An adequate knowledge of English at level B2 CEFR, proven in one of the following ways:IELTS test score (preferably 6.0 or higher), TOEFL test score (preferably 87 or higher), Cambridge English First (FCE).
Applicants who have received a degree from a study program taught entirely in English can ask their university to certify that English was the only medium of instruction in their program.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

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Germany

865 - 1281 EUR / month

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Funding

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