BSc International Economic Studies (IES) at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

Start your career successfully by choosing our internationally oriented Bachelor’s degree program International Economic Studies (IES) that provides you with theoretical and applied knowledge in international economics. During your studies, you will spend at least one semester abroad at one of over 140 partner universities worldwide to obtain first-hand experience living in a foreign country. This international experience allows you to understand diverse academic and national perspectives on topics in business and economics.

Faculty: Faculty of Business, Economics, and Law  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Erlangen, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

The program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of economic issues related to international economic integration. You acquire the skillset to succeed in an international environment in business, government or academia. Particular attention is given to the growing importance of international economic integration and to a comparative approach in the study of economic policies.

Career pathways

The curriculum provides you with the required skills to enter a professional position in a variety of institutions that are concerned with economic decisions and economic policy. Potential employers encompass private corporations, the public sector, but also supranational institutions and non-profit organizations, which are increasingly seeking graduates with a background in international economics and international experience.

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