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MSc Economics (VWL) at Osnabrück University

Osnabrück University, Germany

Programme overview

The special profile of the Master's degree program in Economics at Osnabrück University is the combination of a broad-based economic education with the possibility of individual specialization. The subject areas of microeconomics, macroeconomics, finance, international economic policy, statistics/econometrics and environmental economics offer a wide range of in-depth courses. The course language in the Master's degree program in Economics is English , individual elective components are offered in German.

Faculty: School of Business Administration and Economics  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: winter semester and summer semester  |  Location: Osnabrück, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

Proof of German language skills is not required for the application. Through certain subject combinations, students can choose to specialize in Empirical Economics or in Sustainability, Behavior and Environmental Policy : Empirical Economics Modern economics is increasingly using empirical methods in its research.

Career pathways

Economists have very diverse fields of application. They are in demand wherever strategies are developed that require a sound understanding of economic behavior and long-term forecasts based on this.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: admission-free. The access requirement is a Bachelor's degree of at least 180 CP in a suitable or closely related degree program. The Master's admission regulations contain detailed information on the content requirements that must be fulfilled. In particular modules/courses worth at least 60 CP in economics, mathematics, statistics and econometrics must be demonstrated, of which at least 25 CP in economics and at least 15 CP in mathematics, statistics or econometrics. In addition, English language skills must be at level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The details are also regulated by the admission regulations. Proof of German language skills is not required. Important: If possible, a permanent Internet address for the module descriptions of the completed Bachelor's degree program should be provided with the application (in the case of foreign module descriptions, translations in German or English should be available. If no internet address can be provided, a corresponding pdf file can be uploaded instead. Especially if your Bachelor's degree does not have the exact title "Economics" or "Volkswirtschaftslehre", the module descriptions are important for assessing your suitability. You can already apply if you are about to complete your Bachelor's degree (proof of 150 CP). Further information on the access requirements can be found in the admission regulations. This program is not subject to admission restrictions.

Intake: winter semester and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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