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Information for prospective students

The M.Sc. in Economics, Institutions, and Behavior is an international two-year Master’s program designed to teach students the knowledge and skills expected of a professional economist. 

Targeted group

The M.Sc. in Economics, Institutions, and Behavior targets students who have already earned a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in economics, business administration, or social sciences with at least 90 ECTS credits in economics or relevant methods (e.g., mathematics, statistics). As the Master’s program is taught in English, fluency in English is required (B2). 

Fees

There are no tuition fees at the University of Marburg. There is, however, an administration fee, the so called Semesterbeitrag, which pays for internet access at the university, subsidised meals at the university refectory, and public transportation (Semesterticket). The Semesterticket includes the Deutschlandticket, allowing students to travel freely with most public transportation across Germany.

Application to the programme

Information about the application process can be found under the heading “Application”. All applications must be submitted via ‘uni-assist’, an online university application service for international students. Submitting your application material as early as possible is recommended for international students who require a visa for Germany. 

Scholarships

There are no special scholarships available for this program. However, checking into the extensive scholarship opportunities provided by the German Academic Exchange Service, DAAD may be worthwhile.

After finishing your M.Sc. in Marburg

You can apply to various national and international organizations or corporations for a career in economic analysis or business. Or you could start pursuing an academic career by studying towards a PhD. Every year, an informative meeting on how to proceed towards a PhD is offered. Please contact Prof. Dr. Bernd Hayo for information.

Alumni

We are proud of our graduates and want to stay in contact with you and add you to our Alumni Network. If you are likewise inclined, please message us at: econinst@wiwi.uni-marburg.de with your contact information.

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