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MSc
Master
Applied Economics
Winter: Jul 15, 2026Summer: Jan 15, 2027
Language
English
EURTuition
Free
Intake
Winter and Summer
About Applied Economics
Course description will be available soon. Please contact the university for more details.
Fields of study
Economics(Business & Economics)
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Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for Applied Economics at University of Wuppertal (BUW)
English language
IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
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Proof of English language proficiency at level "C1" of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) or an equivalent recognized language examination (in particular TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Certificate) for non-English-speaking applicants.
Proof of sufficient English language skills is not required if the Bachelor program, which is a prerequisite for admission to the Master program, was taught entirely in the English language.
https://www.wiwi.uni-wuppertal.de/en/study/master-program...
German language
Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5
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Academic requirements
Completed Bachelor's degree
no
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Minimum ECTS credits
120
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MOI accepted as English proof
Accepted
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A Bachelor's Degree in an economics program which ranks you amongst at least the top 65% of graduates of your cohort. If it is not possible to prove a relative grade, the overall grade (decimal grade) of at least "2.5" must be proven. However, the relative grade always counts first and not the decimal grade!
At least 100 credit points (according to ECTS) of the Bachelor program must have been attained in economics (e.g. business administration, economics, methods of economics, business informatics, business mathematics, business education)
Of which at least 15 credit points in the field of business administration and at least another 15 credit points in the field of economics.
Foreign point systems will be converted into ECTS.
In addition to a written thesis, at least 6 credit points must have been acquired through one or more term papers or seminar papers that meet scientific standards.
https://www.wiwi.uni-wuppertal.de/en/study/master-program...
At least 100 credit points (according to ECTS) of the bachelor's programme in economics (e.g. business administration, economics, methods of economics, business informatics, business mathematics, business education)
Of which at least 15 credit points in the field of business administration and at least another 15 credit points in the field of economics.
Foreign point systems will be converted into ECTS.
Tests and documents
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
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Letters of Recommendation
Required
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GRE
Not Required
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GMAT
Not Required
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APS verification
APS certificate
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Prerequisites
Admission requirements
- A Bachelor's Degree in an economics program which ranks you amongst at least the top 65% of graduates of your cohort. If it is not possible to prove a relative grade, the overall grade (decimal grade) of at least "2.5" must be proven. However, the relative grade always counts first and not the decimal grade!
- At least 100 credit points (according to ECTS, other credit point systems will be converted by the examination board during the application process) of the Bachelor program must have been attained in the fields of business administration, economics and related sciences (e.g. business administration, economics, methods of economics, business informatics, business mathematics, business education)
- Of which at least 15 credit points in the field of business administration and at least another 15 credit points in the field of economics.
- Foreign point systems will be converted into ECTS.
- In addition to a written thesis, at least 6 credit points must have been acquired through one or more term papers or seminar papers that meet scientific standards.
- Proof of English language proficiency at level "C1" of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) or an equivalent recognized language examination (in particular TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Certificate) for non-English-speaking applicants.
- Proof of sufficient English language skills is not required if the Bachelor program, which is a prerequisite for admission to the Master program, was taught entirely in the English language.
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Applied Economics
Programme-specific documents
A copy of your passport and certified copies of the originals of all evidence of qualifications achieved from secondary school level onwards must be attached to the uni-assist online application form. These include:
- foreign secondary school leaving certificate with an overview of your grades,
- evidence of any university entrance examination you may have sat in your home country, your "assessment test" certificate or TestAS certificate,
- Evidence of periods of study and qualifications (overview of modules and grades, transcripts, diplomas, etc.),
- Evidence of German and/or English language skills.
Testimonials in foreign languages other than English require a German certified translation. You can find out more at: http://www.uni-assist.de/standards_en.html.
If you are now or have previously been registered with a German university, you must include your current or most recent enrolment certificate stating the subject and semester along with
your application.
n order to check your application we need the following documents:
The printout of the online application form
A certified copy of your complete graduation documents (certificate, certificate, diploma supplement and, if applicable, ToR)
Module descriptions for the modules specified in the online form
A certified copy of your language certificate (usually your high school diploma)
Standard documents (most universities also require)
- Completed online application form
- Bachelor's degree certificate (original + certified translation)
- Bachelor's degree transcript (original + certified translation)
- English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
- German language certificate (if required by the programme)
- Statement of Purpose / Letter of Motivation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Passport copy
- APS certificate (required for India, China, Vietnam, Pakistan applicants)
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Step-by-step guide to applying for Applied Economics at University of Wuppertal (BUW)
Application procedure
uni assist link : https://ww2.uni-assist.de/online/Frontend/Default/index
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Application fee
75 EUR
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uni-assist e.V.
11507 Berlin
GERMANY
- You can also use this address for courier services or to send registered mail. If your mail carrier does not accept the address, please send your mail to uni-assist e.V., Geneststrasse 5, 10829 Berlin. This will not increase the transit time.
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Application fee
75 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
11,904 – 11,904 EUR
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Grade distributionGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0
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