BSc Economics at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

Programme overview

The Bachelor's programme Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft (VWL) is quantitatively oriented with a strong economic policy focus, and addresses current economic and socio-political questions such as unemployment and poverty, climate-friendly restructuring of the economy and the impact of the euro. It promotes independent, analytical and critical thinking.

Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Management | Duration: 6 semesters | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter and summer semester | Location: Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany

What you will study

The accredited Bachelor's program VWL- Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft is the right program for high school graduates who are interested in current economic and socio-political issues. It is quantitatively oriented, has a strong economic policy focus and combines a sound study of economics with supplementary options in business administration and social sciences.

Career pathways

The program prepares students for flexible employment in all areas related to economics, in particular in; political organizations and political consultants; public institutions (e.g. federal and state ministries, municipal administrations),; staff departments of larger companies,; regionally or nationally active financial institutions,; political organizations (e.g. political parties, social associations, employers'associations, trade unions, other non-governmental organizat

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Application information

Entry requirements

University entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur) Proof of German skills at B2-level - The required language skills proof with one of the following options. All language certificates that are proven in the form of a language test are valid for 5 years. Applicants, who would like to apply for a higher semester can find further information on addition documents to be submitted here . No admission restriction (no numerus clausus). Application deadlines: Applicants with German secondary school leaving certificate (Abitur) (apply directly to OVGU): winter semester: 15 September; Applicants with German secondary school leaving certificate (Abitur) (apply directly to OVGU): summer semester: 15 March; Applicants with international secondary school leaving certificate (via uni-assist): winter semester: 15 July; Applicants with international secondary school leaving certificate (via uni-assist): summer semester: 15 January.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 6 semesters

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