4 semesters
English
Free (72 EUR/sem)
Winter
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Specialization
By choosing appropriate electives, students can complete different fields of specialization. On the list are: Labor economics, Macroeconomics and finance, Public economics, Energy markets, Health economics.
Fields of study
How to apply
What you need to apply for Master of Science in Economics (MSE) at University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg)
required
not requried
Please note: Applications not fulfilling the following requirements will be directly rejected:
German language skills for international applicants
[No DSH, English (level B2, CEFR)](https://www.fau.eu/education/international/from-abroad/ap...)
What to prepare for your application to Master of Science in Economics (MSE)
Required documents:
Curriculum vitae: tabular form
University entrance qualification: school certificate (e.g., Abitur, Bachillerato)
University degree and average grade: include Bachelor’s degree and transcript of records
Candidates who have not completed their Bachelor’s studies at the time of application must provide an official transcript of all exams passed to date and GPA. A minimum of 135 ECTS (i.e., 75 % of the required credits for completion) is required.
A letter of application in English
Applicants who completed their first degree in China, Vietnam, or India also require an APS certificate
Evidence of sufficient English skills of at least B2 level of the CEFR:
For international candidates, a certificate equivalent to at least the B2 level of the CEFR.
For German candidates, it is sufficient to present a German school certificate documenting proficiency in English.
Here you can find an equivalence table on internationally recognized English language tests.
Additional documents (optional):
Certificates of internships
Certificates relating to exchange semesters
Foreign language certificates
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Tuition
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Semester contribution
72 EUR
per semester
Application fee
0 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,048 – 12,048 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.
Additional fee information
72 Euros /semester
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