Overview
Demand for economics graduates with strong quantitative skills has risen sharply over the last decade. This Master’s programme provides a rigorous grounding in formal economic theory combined with comprehensive training in statistics and econometrics, reflecting the growing importance of data-driven decision making in public authorities and private organisations.
What you’ll gain
The curriculum focuses on methodological depth so graduates can analyse large datasets and apply econometric concepts in practice. That applied, quantitative orientation prepares students for roles in research institutions, international organisations, public authorities, companies and economic consultancies. The programme also fosters practice-oriented contacts and links to the professional world.
Teaching style and intended audience
Taught entirely in English, the course includes a compulsory component that raises students’ theoretical and methodological training above that of many other economics master’s programmes. Innovative formats such as Reading Courses and Economics Seminars reinforce the programme’s modern, research-oriented approach. It is primarily aimed at students who plan to pursue careers in research or research-related institutions.
Admission profile — key expectations
This master's curriculum builds a rigorous, research-oriented foundation in economics through a tightly focused set of core subjects. The program emphasizes modern theoretical and quantitative tools — from micro- and macroeconomic theory to econometrics and higher-level mathematics — equipping you to engage with contemporary economic research and to handle demanding, data-driven tasks in professional settings shaped by big data and digitalisation. The training therefore supports both a fast transition to doctoral studies and preparation for quantitative roles in industry, policy, or consulting.
Teaching goes beyond lectures: an integrated reading course gets you working with current research literature early, while an economic seminar uses innovative pedagogies to develop critical appraisal skills. In the seminar students present recent studies and produce referee-style reports that evaluate strengths and weaknesses of published work. Learning to critically assess empirical and theoretical results is treated as a core competence—essential for researchers and valuable for evidence-based decision-making in professional practice.
Compulsory modules (core requirements)
This Master's programme requires a first university degree with substantial quantitative and economics-related content, a solid overall grade, and a passed subject-specific aptitude test. If you apply before finishing your Bachelor's, you must have completed at least 75% of your studies and already meet the programme’s ECTS requirements in mathematics/statistics and economics-related subjects. All academic information must be shown on a certified transcript, and you must also satisfy the programme’s language requirements.
Your application will be evaluated using both your Bachelor’s final grade and the result of a mandatory subject-specific aptitude test. Only the following tests are accepted: GTEBS, GMAT, or GRE. Ensure your certified documents clearly demonstrate the required coursework and grades before submitting your application.
Admission requirements (bullet points)
Winter Semester (International)
15 July 2026
Summer Semester (International)
15 January 2027
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
15 July 2026
Summer Semester (EU/EEA)
15 January 2027
Graduates are prepared for careers in research institutions, international organisations, public authorities, economic consulting firms and data-driven roles in the private sector. The programme’s strong econometrics and quantitative training also makes alumni competitive for positions such as economist, data analyst, policy advisor and consultant.
For students aiming to continue in academia, the course provides a solid foundation for doctoral study through its advanced theoretical modules and intensive engagement with current research literature.