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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. Teacher training

    Politik und Wirtschaft (Teacher)

    University Marburg 🇩🇪 Marburg, Germany

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  2. Diploma

    Wasserwirtschaft (Diplom) AUSLAUFEND

    Dresden University of Technology 🇩🇪 Dresden, Germany

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  3. Master

    Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen (M.Sc.)

    South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences | Campus Soest 🇩🇪 Soest, Germany

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  4. Master

    Economics, Master

    Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel 🇩🇪 Kiel, Germany

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  6. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.), Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen Logistik

    Wilhelm Büchner Hochschule 🇩🇪 Pfungstadt, Germany

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  7. Master

    Economics (MSc)

    Justus Liebig University Giessen 🇩🇪 Giessen, Germany

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  8. Master

    Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen für Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik, Winter-/Sommersemester, kein N.C. (Masters)

    Otto von Guericke University of Magdeburg 🇩🇪 Magdeburg, Germany

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  9. Master

    Auditing, Finance and Taxation (Masters)

    MUNSTER University of Applied Sciences 🇩🇪 Münster, Germany

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  10. Master

    Economics und Journalismus (M. A.) (Masters)

    TU Dortmund University 🇩🇪 Dortmund, Germany

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  11. Master

    Stand und Methoden der empirischen Steuerforschung(´corporate decision and taxes´) (Masters)

    The University of Göttingen - Institute for Domestic and International Taxation - idib 🇩🇪 Göttingen, Germany

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  12. Master

    Wirtschaft/Politik, Master

    Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel 🇩🇪 Kiel, Germany

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  13. Master

    Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen, M.Eng., Wilhelmshaven

    Jade Hochschule 🇩🇪 Wilhelmshaven, Germany

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  15. Bachelor

    Wirtschaftsrecht, Bachelor

    Hochschule Wismar, Fachhochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung 🇩🇪 Wismar, Germany

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  16. Certificate

    BWL- Grundlagen Überblick für Einsteiger

    AKAD Business 🇩🇪 D-70469 Stuttgart, Germany

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  17. Master

    Company Taxation in the European Union (Masters)

    The University of Göttingen - Institute for Domestic and International Taxation - idib 🇩🇪 Göttingen, Germany

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  18. Bachelor

    Internationale Weinwirtschaft (Bachelor)

    University of Wiesbaden 🇩🇪 Wiesbaden Rüsselsheim Geisenheim, Germany

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  19. Bachelor

    Wirtschafts- und Umweltrecht (LL.B.), Bachelor of Laws

    University of Applied Sciences Trier 🇩🇪 Trier, Germany

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  20. Diploma

    Wirtschaftsmathematik (Diplom) AUSLAUFEND

    Dresden University of Technology 🇩🇪 Dresden, Germany

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  21. Other programmes

    Wirtschaftspsychologie

    Hochschule Harz, University of Applied Sciences (FH) 🇩🇪 Wernigerode, Germany

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  22. Bachelor

    Wirtschaftsrecht - Bachelor of Law

    University of Osnabruck 🇩🇪 Osnabrück, Germany, 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.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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