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MSc Economics at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Consecutive, research-oriented master's programme with excellent method and theory training, quantitatively analysing current economic questions and formulating economic-policy recommendations. English-taught.

Faculty: Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in English  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Compulsory modules including Advanced Microeconomics, Advanced Macroeconomics and Advanced Econometrics, with a broad range of topics.

Career pathways

Prepares for work in government or research institutions, administrations, European and international organisations and companies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First professional degree or Berufsakademie degree with business and economics content; English at CEFR B2 (shown by a German Abitur certificate for grades 7-12/13 or tests such as TOEFL iBT, IELTS, FCE, TOEIC, Linguaskill, UNIcert or CET). The faculty checks the requirements and issues a decision. Locally restricted admission (numerus clausus). Application period: 02.05. – 31.05.; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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