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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. Master

    Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen (Master)

    TU Berg Akademie Freiberg 🇩🇪 Freiberg, Germany

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    Building Services and Power Engineering (Study abroad)

    University of Applied Sciences Erfurt 🇩🇪 Erfurt, Germany

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  3. Bachelor

    Wirtschaftsrecht (LL.B.)

    Fachhochschule Schmalkalden 🇩🇪 Schmalkalden, Germany

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  4. Master

    Besteuerung von Unternehmen unter dem Einfluss des Europarechts(´Taxation of Companies under the context of EU Tax Law´) (Masters)

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

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  6. Diploma

    Wirtschaftsmathematik (Diploma)

    University of Ulm 🇩🇪 Ulm, Germany

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    Betriebliche Steuerlehre und Wirtschaftsprüfung

    University of Bamberg 🇩🇪 Bamberg, Germany

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    Economics (Study abroad)

    University of Applied Sciences Erfurt 🇩🇪 Erfurt, Germany

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  9. Other programmes

    Forstwirtschaft B. Sc.

    Fachhochschule Eberswalde 🇩🇪 Eberswalde, Germany

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  10. Bachelor

    Health Economics, Bachelor

    Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences 🇩🇪 Weingarten, Germany

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  11. Other programmes

    International Economics and Finance, Wintersemester, N.C. (englischsprachiger Studiengang)

    Otto von Guericke University of Magdeburg 🇩🇪 Magdeburg, Germany

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  12. Master

    Nachhaltigkeit in gesamtwirtschaftlichen Kreisläufen (M.Eng.)

    University of Applied Sciences Mittweida 🇩🇪 Mittweida, Germany

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  13. Bachelor

    International Economics (Bachelor)

    University of Tubingen 🇩🇪 Tübingen, Germany

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  15. Other programmes

    Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen (Bau)

    Leipzig University of Applied Sciences 🇩🇪 Leipzig, Germany

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  16. Master

    Wirtschaftsrecht (LL.M.)

    Fachhochschule Osnabrück 🇩🇪 Osnabrück, Germany

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  17. Bachelor

    Sozialwirtschaft (Bachelor of Arts)

    Kempten University of Applied Sciences 🇩🇪 Kempten, Germany

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  18. Master

    Economics and Institutions (M.Sc.)

    University Marburg 🇩🇪 Marburg, Germany

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  19. Bachelor

    Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen (Bachelor)

    TU Clausthal 🇩🇪 Clausthal, Germany

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  20. Master

    Financial Services Industry (Master of Business Administration (MBA))

    Steinbeis-Hochschule Berlin 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

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  21. Diploma

    Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen (Diplom) AUSLAUFEND

    Dresden University of Technology 🇩🇪 Dresden, Germany

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  22. Bachelor

    Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen B.Sc., Fachrichtung Werkstoff- und Prozesstechnik

    RWTH Aachen University / German Research School 🇩🇪 Aachen, 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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