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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

    Philosophy & Economics, Abschluss: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

    University of Bayreuth 🇩🇪 Bayreuth, Germany

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    Wirtschafts- und Sozialgeschichte, B. A. (EF)

    University of Jena 🇩🇪 Jena, Germany

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    Wirtschaftsrecht

    Fachhochschule für Oekonomie und Management (FOM) 🇩🇪 Essen, Germany

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  4. Bachelor

    Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen (Bachelor)

    BA Ravensburg 🇩🇪 Ravensburg, Germany

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  6. Bachelor

    Tourismuswirtschaft (Bachelor) (Dual)

    IUBH School of Business and Management Hamburg 🇩🇪 Hamburg, Germany

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  7. Master

    Economics (Masters)

    University of Bayreuth 🇩🇪 Bayreuth, Germany

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  8. Other programmes

    Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen (Industrie Bzw. It), B. Sc. (Dual Degree)

    Fachhochschule Jena 🇩🇪 Jena, Germany

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    Economics (Hochschulzertifikat)

    Allensbach University 🇩🇪 Konstanz, Germany

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  10. Master

    Wirtschafts- und Organisationswissenschaften (M.Sc.)

    Universität der Bundeswehr München 🇩🇪 Neubiberg, Germany

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  11. Other programmes

    Wirtschaftsrecht

    Fachhochschule Bielefeld 🇩🇪 Bielefeld, 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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