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    Volkswirtschaftslehre

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    Munich, DEMScIn-person2 years
    120
    Credits

    Volkswirtschaftslehre at LMU Munich is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Munich, DE.

    About the program

    Four-semester program covering core economics subjects including microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and public economics in the first semester, followed by optional modules in specialization areas such as microeconomics, applied econometrics, public sector economics, and macroeconomics in semesters two and three, culminating in a master's thesis.

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    Deadlines

    Winter 2026
    Apr 30, 2026
    Winter 2026/2027
    Apr 30, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL total score of at least 80 points (iBT)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min academic IELTS overall band score of 6.5 points

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)

    €18,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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

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    Frequently asked questions

    Is Volkswirtschaftslehre at LMU Munich online or in-person?
    Volkswirtschaftslehre at LMU Munich is offered in-person.
    How long does Volkswirtschaftslehre at LMU Munich take to complete?
    Volkswirtschaftslehre at LMU Munich is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What GPA is required for Volkswirtschaftslehre at LMU Munich?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2.50 (German grading system)
    What work-permit options follow Volkswirtschaftslehre at LMU Munich?
    Post-completion work rights for Volkswirtschaftslehre at LMU Munich: 18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)