Overview

Key facts

Starting in the fall of 2017, the Master in Quantitative Economics at Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich offers exceptionally talented students a fast track to careers as academic and professional economists. Its setup is comparable to the first two years of the best PhD programs in the US and the UK.

The training is research-oriented and combines demanding courses in the core fields of economics with a strong focus on advanced mathematical and statistical methods. Students will work on joint or own research projects in their third semester which enables them to specialize in their fields of interest early on and produce original research in their master's theses. Soft skills and key competence courses round up the training.

Future Career Prospects in the Economy and in Research

The Master in Quantitative Economics (MQE) program is a fast track Master program that is designed to provide training in Economics at a very high graduate level.

The MQE is comparable to the first two years of a Ph.D. program at the best US universities. The key intention of it is to offer exceptionally talented students a fast track to careers as academic or professional economists, providing them with the most advanced tools and methods in quantitative economics.

With a degree from the Master in Quantitative Economics program, students are well equipped for top PhD programs. Former students of the LMU’s Economics Faculty have already successfully applied for top programs.

Programme Structure

Research Fields

Econometrics

Economic History

Economic Theory

Education Economics

Health Economics

Industrial Organisation

Institutional Economics

International Economics

Labour Economics

Macroeconomics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

München, Germany

Disciplines

Economics Finance Accounting 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Proof of your studies

GRE test score

Evidence of very good knowledge of English

Motivation Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Academic References

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Each semester all students must pay the fees for the Munich Student Union.
No tuition fees are charged.

Living costs

München

Germany

1078 - 1689 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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