Overview

Development Economics and International Studies from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) is also aimed at students intending to work at the intersection between research and practice and at those pursuing an academic career in study-related subjects. It is a two-year (four-semester) program and includes rigorous training in analytical as well as qualitative and quantitative methods. In particular, with the increasing availability of data and the importance of evidence-based policy making, students learn how to do applied empirical work, with a special emphasis on impact evaluations (both experimental methods, such as randomized field experiments, and quasi-experimental methods). As part of this training, students will become acquainted with the statistical software Stata.

Students at Development Economics and International Studies from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) will have:

a strong interest in questions related to economic development and/or business ethics and sustainability,

gained some work experience in these fields

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Political Economy of the Middle East

Social Health Protection in South and East Asia

Business and Society in Latin America

Development Economics

International Economics

International Business Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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IELTS

7

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Erlangen, Germany

Disciplines

Economics International Relations International Development View 21 other Masters in International Development in Germany

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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95

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Economics or a related field
At least 70 ECTS in economics/business administration
Minimum 5 ECTS each in: microeconomics, macroeconomics, and statistics/econometrics
Up to 20 missing ECTS can be completed during the first year at FAU
If fewer than 70 ECTS, explain completed coursework in application
Minimum GPA equivalent to 2.5 (German system)
English proficiency (C1 CEFR) – e.g., TOEFL/IELTS (preferably within 2 years)
German language A1 required within the first year
Programme is quantitative and economics-focused
Interview may be required
Final admission decided by a selection committee

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Tuition Fees

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Free
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Additional Details

FAU has no tuition fees, but students must pay a €72 semester contribution to stay enrolled.

Living costs

Erlangen

Germany

730 - 1100 EUR / month

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Students at Development Economics and International Studies from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) will have:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Additional Details

Living costs

Erlangen

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