Overview

Economic interrelations shape our politics and society, as well as significant aspects of our daily lives. Through our Master’s programme in Economics (MEcon) at the University of St. Gallen (HSG) you will:

develop a clear understanding of the key economic interrelations of our time.

acquire the theoretical and methodological competence to analyse current economic and social challenges and contribute to their solutions.

learn to effectively use evidence-based quantitative research methods.

We place great emphasis on your personal development, preparing you optimally for ambitious future careers. Small class sizes in the courses not only empower an active exchange among students but also promote direct contact with our lecturers.

Key Facts

Are you seeking a degree programme that offers insights from current research and allows you to apply your knowledge to solve problems and understand economic processes? Are you aiming for a leadership role in the financial and consulting sectors, with national and international companies, in the public sector, or in international organisations after your studies? Then you are a perfect fit for the MEcon. Do you want to give your studies a unique profile with a relevant specialisation? In the MEcon, you can specialise in one of the following areas: Global Economy, Public Policy, Managerial Economics, Financial Economics, or Digitisation and Data Analytics. In the MEcon, you will not only acquire the necessary knowledge but also apply it to real-world problems, allowing you to develop both professionally and personally.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Trade

Public Economics

Data Analytics: Causal Econometrics

Advanced Macroeconomics

Mathematics

Data Analytics: Predictive Econometrics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English, German

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St. Gallen, Switzerland

Disciplines

Economics Econometrics International Business View 3 other Masters in Econometrics in Switzerland

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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

If you have one of the following degrees, then you can apply directly for the Master's program:

University Bachelor's degree in a similar subject
A degree is considered to be similar if at least 30 ECTS credit points have been awarded in law subjects.
Consecutive university Master's degree
Bachelor's and Master's Degree programs must have been completed in the same discipline (consecutively) and amount to at least 270 ECTS credit points together. You must provide evidence that you have taken 30 ECTS credit points in law subjects over the entire course.

The following criteria will be assessed in the selection process:

average grade
study qualification test (optional)
university and curriculum of the degree program
extracurricular activities an

written and an oral examination before being admitted
intercultural mobility

letter of motivation

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

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Tuition Fee

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International

6658 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3329 CHF per semester during 18 months.
National

2858 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1429 CHF per semester during 18 months.

Living costs for St. Gallen

1540 - 2130 CHF /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Economics (MEcon).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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