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How to apply
What you need to apply for Economics at University of Bayreuth
ENGLISH: level B2
GERMAN: level A1
We additionally require proof of basic German language skills (CEFR Level A1).
A degree (or completed course of studies) with an examination grade of “good” (2.5) or better in the bachelor’s programmes Economics, International Economics & Development, Business Administration, Philosophy & Economics, or Health Economics at the University of Bayreuth, or an equivalent degree
A minimum requirement concerning the comparability of degrees from European universities is that the combined credits in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, statistics and math core courses are at least 35 in the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). For applicants with degrees from universities outside the European Union and without a formal Partnership / Learning Agreement with the University of Bayreuth, we require similar credits in these core subjects and, in addition, individual GRE General Test Scores in the upper 75th percentiles
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proof of GRE General Test Scores in the upper 75th percentile if your degree is from a university outside the European Union and without a formal Partnership / Learning Agreement with the University of Bayreuth
GRE (only required if your degree is from a university outside the European Union)
Qualification
A degree (or completed course of studies) with an examination grade of “good” (2.5) or better in the bachelor’s programmes Economics, International Economics & Development, Business Administration, Philosophy & Economics, or Health Economics at the University of Bayreuth, or an equivalent degree
Equivalency
Equivalency of the completed bachelor's degree is the responsibility of the board of examiners and is not determined conclusively until the application process is under way; for this reason, no information can be provided in advance
Language proficiency
[ENGLISH](https://www.international-office.uni-bayreuth.de/en/come-...): level B2
[GERMAN](https://www.international-office.uni-bayreuth.de/en/come-...): level A1 _(can be obtained during the first year of the programme )_
GRE (only required if your degree is from a university outside the European Union)
Applying without a degree certificate
Applications may already be submitted before completion of the bachelor's degree; however, a total of at least 150 credits and a minimum grade of "good" (2.5) are required by the time of application
Special conditions
Conditional admission is possible; special conditions may comprise up to 30 credit points (see [Examination Regulations](https://www.amtliche-bekanntmachungen.uni-bayreuth.de/de/...) § 2 para 2)
What to prepare for your application to Economics
Curriculum Vitae
please download and fill out this template
Language certificate ENGLISH level B2
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Language certificate GERMAN level A1
can be obtained during the first year of the programme - find out more
Secondary school leaving certificate including subjects and grades (e.g. Abitur, High School Diploma, A-Levels, or equivalent)
original language + certified translation in German or English (only required if the document was not issued in German or English)
Transcript of records BACHELOR (or for comparable degree) including subjects and grades - at least 150 ECTS points with a final grade corresponding to "2,5" or better on the German grading system
original language + certified translation in German or English (only required if the document was not issued in German or English)
Grading Scale BACHELOR with maximum grade and minimum final grade required to be awarded the degree – not for passing individual courses (must be issued by your university)
original language + certified translation in German or English (only required if the document was not issued in German or English)
Grade conversion using the Bavarian Formula
this will be available as an Excel sheet on CAMPUSonline
Proof of GRE General Test scores
in the top 25 % if your degree is from a university outside the European Union and without a formal Partnership / Learning Agreement with the University of Bayreuth
ENGLISH: level B2
GERMAN: level A1 (can be obtained during the first year of the programme )
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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View document bundleStep-by-step guide to applying for Economics at University of Bayreuth
http://www.econmsc.uni-bayreuth.de/en/Prospective-Student...
1. completed Personal Information Sheet (attached in screenshots)
and scans of the following documents:
2. CV
3. proof of previously obtained university degrees and study records (transcripts) which indicate all courses taken and grades obtained.
4. proof of English language skills (CEFR Level B2, IELTS Band 7.0, TOEFL iBT 90, or TOEFL PBT 575; no CET)
5. proof of GRE General Test Scores in the upper 75th percentile if your degree is from a university outside the European Union and without a formal Partnership / Learning Agreement with the University of Bayreuth.
We additionally require proof of basic German language skills (CEFR Level A1). This requirement is waived if you have obtained a high school or university degree in a German language program in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland. If you cannot provide proof now then you will have to provide it within one year after enrollment. So you may also apply without German language skills, but then you will need to learn some German in parallel to your studies in economics.
For any official document that is not already in German or English, we require not only a scan of the original but also of an official translation into German or English.
The complete set of documents, in the above order, is to be submitted as a single PDF file which is attached to an e-mail with subject line "Application for admission - MSc Economics" to the following e-mail address:
In case that your previous degree is recognized as a comparable one for the program’s purposes, you will receive a short e-mail notification. Moreover, an official Letter of Admission will be issued automatically and sent to your address of residence in May/November for the next winter/summer term. This can be used by non-EU citizens in order to apply for a visa. Originals of the submitted documents must be presented upon enrollment.
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University of Bayreuth
Faculty of Law, Business and Economics
MSc Economics (RW II, VWL IV)
Universitätsstr. 30
95440 Bayreuth
Germany
Program Coordinator
Prof. Dr. Stefan Napel
Faculty of Law, Business and Economics
Universitätsstr. 30
95440 Bayreuth
Germany
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