Overview

At Economics from Freie Universität Berlin students in the program acquire key qualifications and transferable skills that enable them to independently carry out academic work and communication, critically assess research findings, and engage in responsible conduct.

Quick Facts:

Graduates of the master’s program have the requisite skills to produce research contributions in specific subject areas as well as to develop appropriate solutions to complex problems in applied fields of economics.
One of the specific advantages of our department is that we cooperate closely with the different central institutes at Freie Universität. You will get the opportunity to attend economics courses at the Institute for East European Studies, Institute for Latin American Studies, and the John F. Kennedy Institute for North American Studies if you so wish. By examining economic research questions related to a specific regional context, you can become an expert in one of the above regions while pursuing your studies.
Another unique feature of studying at our department is that we work together with the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin). This gives you the chance to learn directly from the researchers of this prestigious institution and gain exclusive insights into current research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economic Theory
Empirical Economics
Economic Policy Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English, German

TOEFL^® IBT

94

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics View 106 other Masters in Economics in Germany

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree in economics or an equivalent degree with at least 50 credit points in economics and at least 30 credit points in mathematics, statistics, or econometrics.
Proof of English language skills (level B2 CEFR) if English is not the student’s mother tongue and the degree was not obtained at an institution where English is the language of instruction.
The DSH - or German Language University Entrance Exam for Foreign Students - is obligatory for all applicants whose first language is not German and who have earned their initial degree from a university (or equivalent institution) where the language of instruction is not German.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.

Students do not pay any tuition fees, the university only charges semester fees and contributions each semester: 295,49€.

Living costs for Berlin

836 - 1340 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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