Overview

The study program focuses on the analysis of economic policy measures in various policy areas (e.g. trade policy, labor markets, social policy and environmental policy). The study program applies and explains empirical procedures of evidence-based policy analysis, as well as behavioral economic methods, such as laboratory experiments.

Teaching language is English. The student body is multinational. It is also possible to take German-language modules at the faculty in the field of specialization and supplementary areas.

Careers

The Economic Policy Analysis degree program from Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg qualifies graduates for management and specialist tasks in all areas of national and international public organizations, private companies, as well as in university and non-university scientific institutions. Graduates are particularly qualified for jobs and positions in all areas in which economically relevant policy measures are decided upon, conceived or analyzed (ministries, economic research institutes, associations, economic analysis departments in companies, economic university institutions).

Graduates of the program are excellently prepared for admission to a doctoral program in economics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economics
Econometrics
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Finances
Public Policy
Applied Mathematics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Magdeburg, Germany

Disciplines

Economics Social Policy View 7 other Masters in Social Policy 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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95

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76

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Relevant bachelor's, diploma, or comparable degree with at least 140 ECTS (at the time of applying), and an average grade of 2.9 or better, determined from the examination results.
A study program is counted relevant, if the academic degree has been gained in the field of economics or at least 60 ECTS (EU degrees) or 12 modules (non-EU) have been acquired in business and economics courses, plus at least 18 ECTS (EU degrees) or 4 modules (non-EU) in courses of quantitative methods.
Proof of English language skills.
Proof of relevance with the faculty's verification form.
Letter of motivation in English, containing no more than 450 words, which illustrates the professional and academic interest in the chosen master's program, presents the applicant's special skills and knowledge, and sets out personal expectations regarding the content, methods, and study processes of the chosen master's program.

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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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Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

The semester fee at OVGU is €311.30 .

Living costs

Magdeburg

Germany

730 - 1100 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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