This two-year, English-language Master's programme in economics is taught on a small scale, allowing for close interaction with faculty and personalised academic support. The curriculum is designed to give you a solid grounding in contemporary, scientific methods used in economics and to develop your ability to apply these methods to concrete economic questions. The programme’s compact size and English instruction make it well suited to international students seeking intensive training in analytical and quantitative tools.
You can tailor your studies by specialising in one of several focused areas. These specialisations let you deepen expertise in particular fields while working closely with professors and fellow students in a small-cohort setting.
Specialisation options:
What to check / typical application considerations:
Always consult the university’s official admissions page for exact, up-to-date entry requirements, application deadlines, and any programme-specific prerequisites.
This MSc curriculum builds a rigorous foundation in economic theory and empirical methods before letting you specialise. Before classes begin, two preparatory courses are offered in October to refresh quantitative methods and advanced econometrics—these are highly recommended for students who want to strengthen their technical background. The first semester then consolidates this base through three compulsory modules: Advanced Econometrics, Advanced Macroeconomics I, and Advanced Microeconomics I, equipping you with the analytical tools used throughout the programme.
In the second and third semesters you tailor your studies to your interests and career goals. You pick elective courses and one seminar per semester from a chosen specialisation, allowing you to deepen either empirical or theoretical skills depending on the track you select. Available specialisations cover Econometrics and Applied Economics; International Financial Economics; Macroeconomics and International Economics; Microeconomics and Decision-Making; and Public Economics. Seminars emphasize applied research, critical discussion, and the presentation of your own work.
The final (fourth) semester is reserved for the Master's thesis, a substantial piece of independent research that demonstrates your ability to formulate questions, apply quantitative and theoretical methods, and present original findings. If you want international experience, the department also offers five double-degree pathways: you spend one year at the home university and one year at a partner institution abroad, and graduate with two Master’s degrees.
Requirements and key points
To be eligible, you should hold a Bachelor's degree awarded by a recognised university with a standard minimum study period of three years. The programme expects an above-average final grade in that degree.
The degree does not have to be in economics specifically—applicants from any discipline are considered provided their prior studies include a sufficient quantitative foundation. Typical examples of suitable backgrounds are economics, business administration, mathematics, statistics or the natural sciences. International applicants should ensure their prior qualification is recognised as comparable to the above requirements.
Requirements
Winter Semester (International)
Please check the application deadlinehere.
Graduates leave the programme with solid quantitative and methodological skills applicable to roles in research institutions, central banks, governmental agencies, international organisations, financial institutions, and consulting firms. The curriculum’s emphasis on econometrics and specialised coursework also prepares students for analytical positions that require strong empirical and modelling abilities.
For those interested in academia or advanced research, the Master’s provides a suitable foundation for doctoral studies, while the double-degree and exchange options enhance international exposure and employability.