Overview

Key facts

In international companies (incl. consulting firms, banks and insurance companies) as well as in a multitude of international institutions, the analysis and interpretation of data is a determining basis for efficient decision-making. The "Applied Economics" program teaches these skills.

The 2-year Master Program The Applied Economics and International Economic Policy at University of Wupperta, prepares you for the challenges of a career in international organizations and multinational companies in the international economic arena. During the course of the program you will develop key competencies that are crucial for a modern economist, such as the independent evaluation and analysis of data and the derivation of policy suggestions based on a solid theoretical foundation. The Applied Economics program offers the unique combination of theoretical, institutional and empirical analysis with a focus on the issues and topics of the real world and the global economy.

Careers

Our Master Program prepares you for careers in the following areas:

EU, OECD, UN and similar international organizations
Central banks
Economic research institutions
Industry and other associations and federations
Consultancy firms (including management consulting)
Insurance companies
Civil service

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Regression and Time Series Analysis

Game Theory and Experimental Economics

International Macroeconomics and Globalization

International Corporate Governance

Dynamic Quantitative Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-04-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wuppertal, Germany

Disciplines

Economics Environmental Economics & Policy View 24 other Masters in Environmental Economics & Policy 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

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.
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.

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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

semester fee currently amounting to €303,40

Living costs

Wuppertal

Germany

730 - 1100 EUR / month

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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