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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. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctorate / Ph.D. Program Law and Economics of Money and Finance

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

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  2. Certificate

    Aufbaukurs:Englisch für die Energiewirtschaft (IHK) (Certificate)

    Saarland chamber of commerce and industry (IHK Saarland) 🇩🇪 Saarbrücken, Germany

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Sozial- und Wirtschaftsgeschichte (Promotion) (PhD)

    Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Germany

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  4. Bachelor

    Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen, Bachelor

    Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus 🇩🇪 Cottbus, Germany

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  6. Diploma

    Wirtschaftsphysik (Diploma)

    University of Ulm 🇩🇪 Ulm, Germany

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Promotionskolleg Psychologie (Ausrichtung Wirtschaftspsychologie) (Doctorate)

    Leuphana University 🇩🇪 Lüneburg, Germany

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  8. Master

    Economics, M.Sc., WiSo, WS

    University of Cologne 🇩🇪 Cologne, Germany

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  9. Master

    International Economics, Master

    University of Paderborn 🇩🇪 Paderborn, Germany

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (Double Degree), PhD

    University of Muenster 🇩🇪 Münster, Germany

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  11. Master

    Economics (Masters (Konsekutive))

    University of Heidelberg 🇩🇪 Heidelberg, Germany

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  12. Bachelor

    Landnutzung und Wasserbewirtschaftung, Bachelor

    Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus 🇩🇪 Cottbus, Germany

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  13. Master

    European Economics (Masters)

    University of Tubingen 🇩🇪 Tübingen, Germany

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Wirtschaftsmathematik (PhD)

    Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Germany

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  16. Master

    Economics, MSc

    University of Muenster 🇩🇪 Münster, Germany

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Wirtschaftsgeographie (Promotion / Nebenfach) (PhD)

    Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Germany

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  18. Master

    Wirtschaftsromanistik Spanisch (Master)

    University of Kassel 🇩🇪 Kassel, Germany

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  19. Master

    Economics (Masters)

    University of Bayreuth 🇩🇪 Bayreuth, Germany

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  20. Master

    Master Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen

    Ilmenau University of Technology 🇩🇪 Ilmenau, Germany

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  21. Other programmes

    Wirtschaftsgymnasium

    Berufskolleg Volksgartenstraße für Wirtschaft und Verwaltung, Mönchengladbach 🇩🇪 Mönchengladbach, Germany

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  22. Bachelor

    Wirtschaftsmathematik, (82276),Bachelor

    University Wuerzburg, Germany 🇩🇪 Würzburg, 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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