Overview

The Digital Economics program from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is the first:

newly designed interdisciplinary program
first university program of its kind in Germany
modern and innovative study program at the interface of economics and informatics
possibility to individualize your course through extensive elective and specialization options
close cooperation with the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
Industrial Partner Network for company contacts and internships

KIT is member of the university network EUCOR which enables you to participate in courses at the universities Freiburg, Basel, Strasbourg, Colmar and Mulhouse

Career prospects

The master's program in Digital Economics opens up career opportunities e.g. as executive in all areas of public administration, in non-governmental organizations, and in all areas of the private sector that are influenced by digitalization. In addition, there is a possibility of working in consulting or in start-ups. Or you can opt for an academic career and start a doctorate as the next step

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Economics

Digital Financial Economics

Economics & Management

Informatics & Machine Learning

Statistics & Econometrics

Computation & Optimization

Digitalization & Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Karlsruhe, Germany

Disciplines

Economics Digital Media 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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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

a completed bachelor’s degree or equivalent thereof awarded at a university, university of applied sciences or a university of cooperative education of at least 3 years duration and based on a minimum of 180 ECTS credits point
necessary minimum requirements in mathematics and / or statistics of 20 credit points
proof of sufficient knowledge of the English language of at least B2 level, for example one of the following internationally recognized tests:
Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of at least 90 points in the internet-based TOEFL Test
IELTS with an overall minimum score of at least 6.5 and no section under 5.5
University of Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or University of Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
UNIcert at least level II

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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

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Karlsruhe

Germany

780 - 1140 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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Scholarships Information

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