Overview

The Economic Behaviour and Governance degree from University of Kassel introduces students to advanced theories in the field of behavioural economics and governance and to empirical methods.

Key Features

Furthermore, they train them to apply these theories and methods to analyse problems in contemporary economic policy.

The graduates have a broad range of job opportunities, including careers in government and public administration, supranational organisations, multinational firms, research, and higher education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intermediate Econometrics

Mathematics for Economists

Intermediate Microeconomics

Intermediate Public Economics

Intermediate Behavioral Economics

Experimental Economics

Evidence-Based Economic Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-04-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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72

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75

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kassel, Germany

Disciplines

Economics Environmental Economics & Policy View 109 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

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72

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75

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor degree in Economics, Business Studies or a similar field of study.

In their Bachelor studies, students have

a) acquired a minimum of 180 ECTS-credits (equivalent) in total.b) passed courses worth (at least):- 54 ECTS-credits in Economics, Business Ethics or Economic Psychology

- 18 ECTS-credits in Mathematics, Statistics or Econometrics.

Students have good knowledge of the English language.
Students who do not fully satisfy the requirement in 2b) can be admitted with the requirements to do additional courses.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

782 EUR / year

≈ 782 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

782 EUR / year

≈ 782 EUR / year

Living costs

Kassel

Germany

670 - 920 EUR / month

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

Funding

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