European Economics (MSc) – Double Degree

Overview

This double-degree Master’s programme combines a rigorous graduate-level economics curriculum with an integrated year abroad at one of three European partner universities: Università degli studi di Pavia (Italy), the University of Nottingham (England) or Aix-Marseille Université (France). Students spend one academic year at the University of Tübingen and one year at their chosen partner institution, gaining both in-depth economic training and first‑hand experience of another European academic and professional environment. Instruction is delivered in English, and the structure is designed to balance core economics theory with applied and policy-relevant topics.

Why it matters

Living and studying in two different European countries gives you practical intercultural skills and professional adaptability—abilities highly valued by employers operating across borders. The programme’s international orientation helps graduates understand and navigate different working practices and to adopt beneficial approaches from other cultural contexts. On completion, students receive the MSc in European Economics from Tübingen and an additional master’s degree from the selected partner university, widening credentials and career opportunities.

Outcomes

Graduates are well-positioned for roles in international companies, financial institutions, consultancies, NGOs and public sector organisations that require strong economic analysis combined with international experience and cross‑cultural competence.

Admission and practical facts

• Program length: two years (one year at Tübingen + one year at partner university)
• Language of instruction: English
• Degree awarded: MSc in European Economics (Tübingen) plus a master’s degree from the chosen partner university (Pavia, Nottingham or Aix‑Marseille)
• Specific entry requirements and application procedures are determined by the University of Tübingen and by the selected partner university; consult their official admissions pages for precise academic prerequisites, language proof and documentation deadlines.

Curriculum overview

This two-year double-degree MSc is run jointly between the University of Tübingen and one of three partner universities (Università degli Studi di Pavia, University of Nottingham, or Aix‑Marseille Université). The portion taught at Tübingen is organised into three components — core studies, specialisation studies, and electives — allowing you to build a solid foundation while tailoring the programme to your interests. Overall workload amounts to 120 ECTS, split evenly between the two institutions, and the degree culminates in an independent master’s thesis.

Key modules and study paths

At Tübingen you will complete core modules and choose up to two specialisations from: economics, international economics, finance, and econometrics. Elective courses allow further topical breadth. Depending on the partner university you select, the second-year curriculum and thesis arrangements differ:

• Pavia: Two study modes exist. If you spend the first year at Tübingen, you write the thesis at Pavia in year two; if you start at Pavia, you return to Tübingen to write the thesis. The exact course load at each institution varies with your year-to-year placement.
• Nottingham: Year one is spent in Nottingham on the “Environmental Leadership and Management” programme; year two takes place at Tübingen and includes a master’s thesis co‑supervised by faculty from both universities.
• Aix‑Marseille: You begin at Tübingen and in year two attend Aix‑Marseille, following either an Economics or Finance track; the master’s thesis is completed at Aix‑Marseille.

Learning outcomes and international context

Graduates leave the programme with advanced theoretical and empirical training in economics and quantitative methods, in‑depth knowledge in up to two specialised fields, and experience in independent research demonstrated through the master’s thesis. The double‑degree format provides direct exposure to different academic systems and professional networks across Europe, which is especially valuable if you aim for international careers in research, policy, finance, or consulting.

Requirements and important facts

• Total ECTS: 120 (60 ECTS at Tübingen, 60 ECTS at partner university)
• Tübingen curriculum: three areas — core studies, specialisation studies, elective studies
• Specialisation options (choose up to two): economics, international economics, finance, econometrics
• Pavia option: two modes depending on where the thesis is written; course load per institution depends on whether you are in year 1 or 2
• Nottingham option: year 1 at Nottingham (Environmental Leadership and Management), year 2 at Tübingen with a co‑supervised master’s thesis
• Aix‑Marseille option: start at Tübingen, year 2 at Aix‑Marseille on either an Economics or Finance track; thesis completed at Aix‑Marseille
• Thesis arrangements vary by partner — confirm supervision and submission details with the programme coordinators

For precise module lists, language of instruction, admission rules and application deadlines, please consult the programme website or contact the administration.

Graduates leave with a highly marketable combination of advanced economics training and international experience. Career paths include roles in international companies, consulting firms, financial institutions, research organisations, and public-sector bodies (e.g. ministries, EU institutions, international organisations). The double-degree format and language/cultural exposure also suit careers that require cross-border coordination or policy work.

The programme’s quantitative and specialised modules prepare you for analytical roles (economic analyst, policy advisor, data/economics consultant) while the partner-year and optional internships increase employability in multinational settings and sector-specific positions in finance, development, environmental management and international public policy.