Overview

Key facts

The International Economics and Public Policy programme of Trier University combines application and research oriented courses. Students are trained to get an in-depth understanding of current topics and research in comparative and international political economy by using qualitative and quantitative advanced social science research methods. Students can choose among a wide range of topics related to e.g. problems of international economics, governance of the European Union or current developments in Asia.

Taking this interdependence seriously, the programme tries to look for effective and legitimate ways of governance and economic development in the 21st century. The Master programme MA IEPP is designed for students in Political Science, Social Sciences and Economics who are interested in an interdisciplinary analysis of the interplay between politics and economics in an international context. The IEPP Master's programme covers four terms and 120 ECTS points. It is an integrated program with three political science modules, three macro-economics modules, and another three modules which can be chosen from either political science or macro-economics.

Careers

Graduates are prepared for career paths in the public and private sectors. The research orientation of the programme also qualifies students for a PhD programme.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Microeconomics

Advanced Macroeconomics

Research Techniques and Methods

Economic Policies

East Asian Politics and Governance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-04-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Trier, Germany

Disciplines

Economics Public Policy Political Science View 37 other Masters in Political Science in Germany

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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General requirements

Admission to this master's programme, requires an appropriate bachelor's degree with a minimum grade according to the subject examination regulations.

Whether a bachelor's degree programme or parts of a bachelor's degree programme qualify for the admission to a specific master's degree programme, is decided by the departmental examination board during the application procedure on the basis of the subject examination regulations.

Admission to this master's programme, also requires the following proof(s) according to the subject examination regulations.

English language proficiency

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

All Trier University students are required to pay a fee each semester. 353.80 Euro

Living costs

Trier

Germany

730 - 1100 EUR / month

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