Overview

International Political Economy from Philip University in Marburg focuses both on economic and political science theories and methods for the study of international economic and political processes.

The program is designed as a "double degree" program with the University of Texas at Dallas and studied completely in English, whereby students each spend one year in Marburg and one year in Dallas. Marburg particularly provides training in economics, while Dallas is primarily responsible for training in political science. Applicants can be bachelor's degree holders in Political Science (Dallas) and Economics (in Marburg) or related programs.

Major topics

On the one hand, central thematic areas of a master's program in the field of Economics (Micro and Macroeconomics, Econometrics, specialized courses) are covered.

On the other hand, central thematic areas of a master's program in the field of Political Science (International Relationships, Comparative Political Science, Qualitative and Quantitative Sociological Research Methods, specialized courses) are covered.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economics

Microeconomics

Macroeconomics

Econometrics

Specialized courses

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Marburg, Germany

Disciplines

Economics International Relations Political Science View 37 other Masters in Political Science 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

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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76

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

First, undergraduate university degree

Transcript of Records

Proof of the course-specific knowledge and skills

Documents for the aptitude assessment procedure

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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

You have to pay a so-called semester fee: 403,10 €

Living costs

Marburg an der Lahn

Germany

630 - 1000 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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Overview

Major topics

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Marburg an der Lahn

Funding

Scholarships Information

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