Overview

Key Features

The Master’s degree programme International Economics from Berlin School of Economics and Law offers an in-depth exploration of international macroeconomic issues and problems, like global and regional imbalances, macroeconomic instability, inequality and ecological constraints of economic activities. The programme will also impart skills in independent academic working and intercultural communication.

Economic globalization requires an ever-growing number of specialists able to think beyond borders and view the economy in its global context. Therefore, this consecutive degree programme imparts a critical understanding of current debates in economics, including a number of heterodox approaches, and is seeking to adopt a pluralist perspective.

The Master’s degree programme promotes an understanding of international economic contexts and incorporates theoretical controversies, historical developments and up-to-date developments. Adopting an interdisciplinary perspective, it seeks to stress the importance of social and political institutions for economic development.

Professional field

The graduates of this degree programme hold all the qualifications required to work in state and private organizations, internationally-orientated companies, economic associations and labour unions. The degree »Master of Arts« (M.A.) also qualifies its holder for the higher levels of public administration and for national and international doctoral programmes.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Macroeconomics

International Economics

Development Economics

Global Governance
Current Issues in International Economics

Distribution and Growth

The Political Economy of Modern Capitalism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

83

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126

IELTS

6

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berlin, Germany

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor degree in economics or an equivalent course of study
At least 210 credit points. Applicants with 180 credits will be required to obtain the additional 30 credits, for example by completing a placement in the third semester
Evidence on having completed undergraduate courses in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and International Economics
English language skills on a high B2 level proved by a standardized tes
Letter of motivation in English
Curriculum vitae in English

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

The state of Berlin currently does not charge any tuition fees for studying on Bachelor’s or consecutive Master's degree programmes. Semester fee: 363,77 €

Living costs

Berlin

Germany

836 - 1340 EUR / month

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