Skip to main content
    Back to Programs
    Free University of Berlin

    MSc Economic Systems

    Last verified against the official program page on .

    Berlin, DEMScIn-person2 years
    120
    Credits
    €75.00
    App fee

    MSc Economic Systems at Free University of Berlin is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Berlin, DE.

    About the program

    The program teaches theoretical and empirical economic skills including microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, with a focus on comparative, international, and institutional economics in emerging economies, particularly East-Central and Southeastern Europe. It includes interdisciplinary area studies on Eastern Europe, Russia, and post-Soviet states, culminating in a master's thesis.

    Focus: both
    Times Higher Ed Business and Economics 2026: 176-200th

    Your fit

    Match

    Pro users see a 0 to 100 match score personalized to their academic profile, plus a per-component breakdown (major, GPA, tests, work experience, and more).

    Admissions

    Pro

    Unlock full admissions requirements

    GPA thresholds, GRE/TOEFL/IELTS minimums, essay counts, recommendation letters, prerequisites, admissions contacts, and country-specific requirements like APS certification, portfolio submissions, or GATE scores.

    Sign in to view - it's free

    Deadlines

    Winter 2027
    May 31, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT: a total of at least 95
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS General or Academic: 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)

    €12,000.00
    Annual living cost

    Application Checklist

    Sign in to track what you need to submit for this program.

    Sign in
    See admits on GradCafe
    Self-reported profiles of past applicants to this program.

    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

    Recommendations

    Exact count of letters required, whether academic vs professional references are preferred, and any program-specific guidance on who to ask.

    Essays

    Number of essays required (statement of purpose, personal statement, diversity statement), prompts where the program publishes them, and whether supplemental essays are optional or mandatory.

    Contact

    Direct email and phone for the admissions office handling this program, plus a link to the program-specific inquiry page where available.

    Frequently asked questions

    Is MSc Economic Systems at Free University of Berlin online or in-person?
    MSc Economic Systems at Free University of Berlin is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc Economic Systems at Free University of Berlin take to complete?
    MSc Economic Systems at Free University of Berlin is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What work-permit options follow MSc Economic Systems at Free University of Berlin?
    Post-completion work rights for MSc Economic Systems at Free University of Berlin: 18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)