Overview

Profile of the Master’s Programme

The History and Economics programme of the University of Bayreuth gives you a fresh look at topics like the Great Depression, long-term economic growth, sovereign debt crises, or the effects of global economic interrelations on corporate structure – all from the perspective of research in economic history. Students further their qualification profiles in a variety of different ways. Based on current and historical events, you will analyse and develop approaches to achieving integrative solutions. You will improve your ability to work with data and conduct statistical analysis, but also to critically examine the data in light of the historical context.

Fields of Employment

The degree prepares you for a wide range of careers in academia, international organizations, and private companies. Economists with interdisciplinary training are in great demand in the financial sector and in internationally oriented companies, organizations, foundations, and administrative bodies. Our graduates have progressed to a variety of challenging and rewarding posts, including in academia, consultancy or the IT sector.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economic Growth/Development/Crises

Global Economy

State and Institutions

Skill Convergence

Skills and Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics History Modern History View 27 other Masters in History 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

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree (or completed programme of study) with a grade of “gut” ["good"] or better in the bachelor's programmes Economics, European History, or Philosophy & Economics at the University of Bayreuth, or an equivalent degree

Equivalency of the completed bachelor's degree is the responsibility of the board of examiners and is not determined conclusively until the application process is under way; for further questions regarding your application, please contact the Programme Coordinators

If the grade requirements are not met, an aptitude assessment process is carried out (see Examination Regulations, Annex 2); it includes an evaluation of the applicant's qualifications and, if necessary, a personal interview

Language Proficiency: ENGLISH level B2

Student insurance

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Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

326 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 163 EUR per semester during 24 months.
EU/EEA

326 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 163 EUR per semester during 24 months.

This is a semester fee which is composed of the contribution towards the student services and the semester ticket for public transportation.

Living costs for Bayreuth

630 - 1000 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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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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