MSc Economics at Freie Universität Berlin

Entry requirements

For admission to the master’s program applicants must fulfill the following requirements: The applicant must hold a higher education degree or professional qualification from a German or comparable non-German institution. They must be able to provide proof that they acquired at least forty-two credit points in economics in their previous higher education degree as well as at least 24 credit points in quantitative methods (mathematics, statistics, or econometrics), including at least 6 credit points in econometrics. In total the applicant must have acquired at least 78 credit points in economics and quantitative methods. Credit points in business administration will not be counted in this regard. If you have a university degree in mathematics or physics you can be admitted to the program if you can prove that you gained at least 15 credit points in economics and at least 50 credit points in quantitative methods (mathematics, statistics, or econometrics). Proof of English language skills (level B2 CEFR or higher) is required for students whose first university degree is not from an institution where English is the language of instruction or for whom English is not their first language. The required level of English can usually be verified by submitting a copy of your German higher education entrance qualification ( Abitur ). Proof of German language skills (DSH certificate) is required for students whose first university degree is from a university outside of Germany or another equivalent institution. While the majority of our courses are taught in English, some of our courses are also held in German. Otherwise, it is quite useful to have good German language skills for the purposes of independently organizing your studies. You can find more information in our admission regulations (in German).