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What you need to apply for Economic Science at University of Freiburg (Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg)
Language requirements: Englisch C1
First semester: With special prerequisites for admission
The admissions restrictions are determined by the admissions regulations for the individual field (see below in the section ‘Statutes’). For more detailed information, please visit your departmental academic advisor.
Please note: University admission requirements may change up to the start of the application period.
1. Grade point average (GPA) in previous studies of at least 2,5 according to the German grading system. [Here](https://master.econ.uni-freiburg.de/application/conversio...) you can learn how to convert your grade.
2. Sound knowledge of economics: micro- and macroeconomics and quantitative methods. As an orientation, applicants should have acquired at least 24 ECTS in these areas. However, the Admission Board can admit applicants with knowledge considered equivalent.
3. Sound knowledge of English at the level C1 of the CEFR. [Here](https://www.studium.uni-freiburg.de/en/student-services/l...) you can find more information on the equivalence of different English certifications.
Note: For urgent situations (Visa issues, scholarships, etc), you can send your application to this email: [email protected] . However, you must still apply online during the application period.
\- You will be notified by e-mail that you have registered online upon receipt of your application.
\- Only complete applications will be forwarded to the admission board!
\- Final round of notification of admission decisions will be made by July, 2025.
Certification of completion of the application: At the end of the application process, you will be required to print and sign that the application is complete. You can sign the document electronically, without printing the document.
What to prepare for your application to Economic Science
Enrollment is restricted. In order to create a dynamic community of able and successful students we require students to document the following abilities and to submit the respective documents during the online application:
Scanned copy of your original Bachelor degree
Scanned copy of your original transcript
Scanned copy of the official translation of your original Bachelor and transcripts of records (if not in German or English or other accepted languages)
Scanned copy of the evidence of command of English
Motivation Letter
Signed declaration of not having lost the right to examination (Template)
Signed confirmation of the applicant (Template)
Scanned copy of the APS Certificate for applicants with Bachelor degree from China, Mongolia, Vietnam and since 2023, from India.
Recommended additional documents in case your background in Economics is not very strong:
GRE / GMAT
Recommendation letters from two professors of previous studies or former employers
https://master.econ.uni-freiburg.de/data/information-shee...
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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