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Study Economics in Germany

Economics analyses how societies use scarce resources – markets, prices, growth, trade, public finance and policy. Programmes combine theory with quantitative methods and lead to careers in business, finance, government and research.

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  1. Bachelor

    Waldwirtschaft und Umwelt, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - 2-Fächer-Studiengang - Hauptfach

    Albert Ludwigs University of Freiburg 🇩🇪 Freiburg, Germany

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  2. Master

    Master of Internet Economics, Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Albert Ludwigs University of Freiburg 🇩🇪 Freiburg, Germany

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  3. Master

    Master of Economics and Politics, Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Albert Ludwigs University of Freiburg 🇩🇪 Freiburg, Germany

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  4. Bachelor

    Internationale Waldwirtschaft, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - 2-Fächer-Studiengang - Nebenfach

    Albert Ludwigs University of Freiburg 🇩🇪 Freiburg, Germany

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  6. Master

    Internationale Wirtschaftsbeziehungen, Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Albert Ludwigs University of Freiburg 🇩🇪 Freiburg, Germany

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    “Incentives - Bavarian Graduate Program in Economics (BGPE)” (Doctorate)

    University of Bayreuth 🇩🇪 Bayreuth, Germany

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  8. Master

    Abfallwirtschaft und Altlasten (Master)

    Dresden University of Technology 🇩🇪 Dresden, Germany

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  9. Bachelor

    (Focus Economics) (Combined Bachelor (not qualifying for the teaching profession))

    Humboldt University 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

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  10. Diploma

    Abfallwirtschaft und Altlasten (Diplom) AUSLAUFEND

    Dresden University of Technology 🇩🇪 Dresden, Germany

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  11. Bachelor

    Abfallwirtschaft und Altlasten (Bachelor)

    Dresden University of Technology 🇩🇪 Dresden, Germany

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Law and Economics of Money and Finance (PhD)

    Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany 🇩🇪 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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  13. Master

    International Taxation, Master of Business Administration (MBA)

    Albert Ludwigs University of Freiburg 🇩🇪 Freiburg, Germany

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  15. Master

    M.Sc. Economic Policy (Meps) (International Graduate Course)

    University of Siegen 🇩🇪 Siegen, Germany

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  16. Master

    Economic Change in the Arab Region (M.A.)

    University Marburg 🇩🇪 Marburg, Germany

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Welfare State, Inequality and Quality of Life PhD Program (BIGSSS)

    Jacobs University 🇩🇪 Bremen, Germany

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  18. Master

    Economic Policy (Master Of Science)

    University of Siegen 🇩🇪 Siegen, Germany

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  19. Bachelor

    Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen (Bachelor)

    Rheinische Fachhochschule Köln 🇩🇪 Köln, Germany

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  20. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Humboldt University 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

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  21. Master

    Philosophy & Economics (Masters)

    University of Bayreuth 🇩🇪 Bayreuth, Germany

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  22. Master

    Public Economics, Law and Politics (PELP), (M.A.)

    Leuphana University 🇩🇪 Lüneburg, Germany

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Study Economics in Germany – facts and figures

In Germany, 166 universities and colleges offer 610 Economics programmes: 226 Bachelor, 217 Master and 18 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Berlin, München, Kassel and Göttingen. Institutions with the widest choice: University of Kassel, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich and University of Bayreuth.

Degrees in Economics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Economics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Economics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Economics programmes?

The directory lists 610 Economics programmes at 166 institutions in Germany. Popular cities include Berlin, München and Kassel.

How long does it take to study Economics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Economics programmes in Germany?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of Kassel, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, University of Bayreuth, Dresden University of Technology and University of Bamberg.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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