Master in International Finance and Economics (MSc)

Proficiency in English:

Each student has to submit (independent of the educational background) a sufficient test result obtained in one of the internationally accepted English language tests mentioned below.

Accepted certificates:

TOEFL (paper-based test): score 600

TOEFL (computer test): score 250

TOEFL (internet-based test): score 100

TOEIC (Our in-house TOEIC test takes place in February, June, September and December of each year): score 780

IELTS 7.0 (min. 6.0 in each test component)

Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English Cambridge CAE Grade C or min. Cambridge English Scale score 180 / CEFR Level C1 or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

A GMAT test does not waive the requirement for an English certificate!

For non-native speakers certification of their knowledge of German (successfully completed A1 level of the Goethe Institute; at least 120 hours of lessons attended)

Bachelor's degree not yet completed (min. 85% must be completed)

A first Diploma/Bachelor degree from a full business or economics program (focus on Finance/ Economics) with an average of 1.7 or better (according to the German grading system; grades earned in countries other than Germany are converted into the German system by using the modified Bavarian formula).

If your grades are between 1.8 and 2.5 in the German grading system you have to participate and pass the General Management Admission Test (min. GMAT score 600 / GMAT Focus Edition minimum score 565), equivalent GRE or our own Master Admission Test.

You are only allowed to take our own Management Admission Test when you are residing inside of Germany. This test usually takes place two weeks after the application deadline. Information on the test can be obtained upon request and are available in the FAQ section.

the total amount of ECTS or years of study (at least 180 ECTS/3 years of study)

An internship in finance/economics of at least 20 weeks or practical work experience in finance/economics of at least 6 months.

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Copies (e.g. confirmation letters, if available) of professional or academic training/experience abroad

(tabular form, please do not use handwriting); Please also include information on stays abroad, work experience/internships related to Finance/Economics, prizes/awards, scholarships.

Please note: We can only consider activities if you submit official proof (e.g. confirmation letters).

Two personal references (reference letters) providing information about your academic qualifications and personal abilities (e.g. job references, recommendation letters)

If your grades are between 2.1 and 2.5 in the German grading system you have to participate and pass the General Management Admission Test (min. GMAT score 600 / GMAT Focus Edition minimum score 565), equivalent GRE or our own Master Admission Test.

You are only allowed to take our own Management Admission Test when you are residing inside of Germany. This test usually takes place 2 weeks after the application deadline. Information on the test can be obtained upon request and in the FAQ section.