Overview

This in turn will allow them to find creative approaches to problem solving and predict the political and social consequences of economic activity.

At least 56 credits must be earned in the area selected. Each specialisation area includes core courses that must be taken by all students and optional courses from which they may choose.

This programme in Economics at Friedrich Schiller University Jena can be completed in two years of full-time study. It includes basic courses, a specialisation area, and a Master's thesis

The Master's thesis must be written in the student's specialisation area and should focus on one of the faculty's primary research topics.

Career opportunities

After graduating from this programme, students will be prepared for a variety of jobs and fields of work, including leading or advisory positions in banking, corporations, universities and research institutes, ministries, and private foundations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Macroeconomics

Money and Financial Markets

Monetary and Fiscal Policy

Growth and Innovation

International Trade

Topics in Behavioral Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics View 108 other Masters in Economics 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

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Registration form

CV

Motivation letter

University entrance qualification certificate

Previous university degrees earned

Detailed transcript of records

Proof of relevant work experience

Proof of subject-specific practical experience

Proof of language proficiency

Proof of achievements during your previous study programme and choice of specialisation

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

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

Free

Tuition Fee

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

In Jena, there are no tuition fees (unless they have studied for a very long time in Germany already). Semester contribution - € 272,65.

Living costs for Jena

730 - 1100 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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