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M.Sc. Public and International Economics
- No tuitionTuition
- Winter intakeIntake
- EnglishLanguage
- 4 semestersDuration
- 31 MayNext deadline
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About the programme
Public and International Economics (PIE) at TU Dresden is a four-semester Master of Science taught in English, starting in the winter semester, with part-time study over eight semesters possible. It gives you advanced methods and scientific skills to develop solutions to economic policy challenges in a globalised world. The first semester is all compulsory modules that build core methods and subject knowledge, with a mix of theory and empirical methods. In the second and third semesters you shape your own focus through electives, with at least 35 credit points of core electives and at least 10 of presenting and discussing. The fourth semester covers research design and an 18-week Master's thesis on an economic topic. Double degrees are offered with the universities of Trento and Pavia. It suits economics graduates aiming for public institutions, NGOs, trade unions, banks, insurers, media, research or a PhD in economics.
Fields of study
Economics(Business & Economics)
How to apply
Requirements
What you need to apply for Public and International Economics at Technical University Dresden (TU Dresden)
Public info
English language
IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0
Prerequisites
Owning a first university degree in Economics or a related field of study recognized in Germany or a degree from a state or state-recognized university of cooperative education in economics,
- Proficiency in English according to the level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages,
- Proof of particular aptitude for the program by demonstration of:
35 credit points (ECTS) earned in economics with a good average grade.
15 credit points (ECTS) earned in quantitative methods (Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, e.g.).
Aptitude assessment procedure
The participation in an aptitude assessment or selection procedure is a prerequisite for enrollment in this degree program
TOEFL iBT min 72
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Public and International Economics
Programme-specific documents
your online application - filled in and signed
- Copy of the higher education entrance qualification (usually Abitur certificate); if available, certificate of the higher education entrance examination (copy of the original and the translation in either German or English)
- Copy of the original and officially certified translation (German or English) of the degree certificate of the required first university degree including official transcript of records. If the first university degree is not yet available: Confirmation from the first university that at least 80% of the work required for the current university degree programme has been completed, as well as information on the current average grade for degree programmes with entry restrictions (form on the Admissions Office website)
- the last certificate of enrollment stating the degree program and semester wherever enrollment into a more advanced semester is requested
- If you are not yet enrolled at TU Dresden, a certificate of your academic achievements from your previous university stating all courses of study including semesters
- Copy of passport (for international applicants)
- Original certificate of the Academic Evaluation Centre of the German Embassy (APS) for Chinese, Indian and Vietnamese applicants
b) Special degree-specific documents
- Application for the suitability assessment on the website of the faculty
- curriculum vitae, outlining in particular your academic career to date,
- a motivation letter, explaining your desire to study and particular aptitude,
- two references who, if asked, can provide information about your particular suitability,
- copies of additional certificates and evidence (module descriptions or similar summaries of content) which prove your special aptitude according to § 5,
- proof of the required English language skills. This can take the form of:
a) certificate of general or subject-specific university entrance qualification that serves as evidence of having learned English as a foreign language in at least 6 grades
b) certificate of university entrance qualification taken completely in English or a certificate of higher education for a degree program completed entirely in English, as well as
c) language certificates, such as TOEFL (with a score of at least 72) or IELTS (with a score of at least 5.5).
How to apply
Step-by-step guide to applying for Public and International Economics at Technical University Dresden (TU Dresden)
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Mode
online
Application fee
75 EUR
Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
N/A
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
per application
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