Overview

The Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences (WiSo Faculty) at the University of Cologne offers wide range of top-ranked English-taught Master’s programmes which combine innovative teaching and world-class research.

In a small exclusive group of students, you will pass the first stage of the Economic Research programme from University of Cologne and receive a M.Sc. in Economics. You will benefit from a unique combination of excellent research with core topics in the field of economic research and specialisations within a broad range of topics and disciplines of the WiSo Faculty which allow you to tailor your own study profile and make yourself a specialist. You will focus on theoretical principles, learn about state-of-the-art research and use methods to do your own innovative economic research.

The research focus of the M.Sc. prepares you for an academic career and enables you to pursue a PhD in the second stage of the programme. If you decide not to enter the second PhD stage of the programme, you are highly qualified for top positions in leading institutions and companies with advanced analytical focus with your M.Sc.

Career Opportunities

All of our courses are offered in English. Complete your Master’s degree in English and prepare yourself for an international career. A large number of different nationalities apply for our Master programmes.

The faculty also cooperates with partner universities worldwide such that a term abroad can be integrated in your studies. We ensure you to study in an international as well as intercultural environment.

Accreditation

EQUIS, AQAS

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The core and advanced section of the Master's programme in Economic Research comprises 36 ECTS points. This area includes the advanced and research-oriented fundamentals of micro- and macroeconomics, statistics, econometrics, economic methods and mathematics.

These competencies enable you to understand the scientific literature of economics and to analyse, calculate and interpret economic problems on an advanced, theoretical and empirical level.

In the specialisation section of the Masters Economic Research you will also take modules amounting to 36 ECTS. A total of 24 ECTS must be completed through four elective modules.

You can choose from a wide range of specialisation courses so that you can select the research area in which you wish to focus both in the Master's programme and in your doctoral studies.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

More details

Application period: Mid January - 31 March

Language

English

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Köln, Germany

Disciplines

Economics Organisational Behaviour Econometrics View 14 other Masters in Econometrics in Germany

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Academic requirements

The successful completion of an admission test (GRE) is highly recommended. Your grade point average should be at least 2.5 (German grade).

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree programme that corresponds to the subject of the selected Master's degree programme.

Bachelor's grade at least 2.5 (German grading system.

Subject-related requirements

at least 36 ECTS in the fields of Business Administration and/or Economics - from this 18 ECTS in the field of Economics

at least 15 ECTS in the fields of Statistics and/or Mathematics and/or Econometrics (only modules with mathematical and/or statistical methodological skills; pure (software) application skills are not accepted)

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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

The University of Cologne does not charge any tuition fees. Each semester, all enrolled students have to pay a social contribution fee.

Living costs

Köln

Germany

831 - 1291 EUR / month

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

Funding

As the University of Cologne is state-funded, there are no tuition fees, just a biannual “social contribution fee”, which includes the “semester ticket” for public transport throughout North Rhine-Westphalia. So, with us, you can invest in an excellent education – and your future – without paying a fortune. In addition, we offer scholarships and other financial support: https://wiso.uni-koeln.de/en/studies/organising-your-studies/financing

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Credits

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What students do after studying Economics

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

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