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    International Economics (M.Sc.)

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    Göttingen, DEMScIn-person2 years
    25
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits
    €65.00
    App fee

    International Economics (M.Sc.) at University of Göttingen is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Göttingen, DE.

    About the program

    Covers advanced microeconomics, macroeconomics of open economies, international trade, and econometrics. Offers specializations in International Trade and Production, Development Economics, Behavioral and Institutional Economics, or Quantitative Methods of Economic Analysis, with a mandatory semester abroad.

    Focus: both
    ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025 Economics: No. 2 in Germany | Shanghai ARWU: Economics No. 2 in Germany

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    Deadlines

    Summer 2027
    Nov 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
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    Min at least 95 points in "Test of English as a Foreign Language, internet-based test" (TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Home Edition/TOEFL MyBest)
    IELTS
    required
    Min at least 7 points in the test "International English Language Testing System" (IELTS Academic/IELTS Academic Online/IELTS One Skill Retake)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)

    €10,800.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    Is International Economics (M.Sc.) at University of Göttingen online or in-person?
    International Economics (M.Sc.) at University of Göttingen is offered in-person.
    How long does International Economics (M.Sc.) at University of Göttingen take to complete?
    International Economics (M.Sc.) at University of Göttingen is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    How large is the International Economics (M.Sc.) at University of Göttingen cohort?
    International Economics (M.Sc.) at University of Göttingen typically enrolls around 25 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow International Economics (M.Sc.) at University of Göttingen?
    Post-completion work rights for International Economics (M.Sc.) at University of Göttingen: 18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)