Economic Behavior & Governance (EB&Go)
University of Kassel · Kassel, Germany
Application deadline
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For winter semester: Applications with German certificates are accepted from 1 June to 1 September and with foreign certificates from 1 March to 15 July. For summer semester: Applications with German certificates are accepted from 1 December to 1 March and with foreign certificates from 1 September to 15 January.
Starts
Winter semester, Summer semester
Tuition
No tuition fees
Duration
4 semesters
Taught in
English
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Can you get in?
- Academic requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics or a related field with: A minimum of 180 ECTS in total At least 54 ECTS in economics and/or business psychology At least 18 ECTS in Mathematics, Statistics, or Econometrics Students who pass requirements but hold a degree from outside the EU are invited to an online interview. The interview assesses the general knowledge and methodological skills of the applicants in Economics. Students must pass the interview to be admitted.
- English
- B2B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: telc English: telc English B2 TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 4 Reading: 4 Listening: 4 Speaking: 4 Writing: 4 TOEIC: 785 Reading: 385 Listening: 400 Speaking: 160 Writing: 150 IELTS Academic: 5.5…
- German
- Not required for admission.
- How you apply
- Through uni-assist, the central service that checks international certificates for German universities. It charges a fee per application, so start early.
- Application period
- For winter semester: Applications with German certificates are accepted from 1 June to 1 September and with foreign certificates from 1 March to 15 July.
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- None
- Semester contribution (2×)
- €783
- Living costs (12 months)
- €13,200
- First year, about
- €13,983
From the programme's DAAD listing. The living-cost figure is the university's own estimate.
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Compare my optionsThe programme
The Master's programme in Economic Behavior and Governance (EB&Go) emphasises the main research areas of the faculty at the Institute of Economics. The objective is to provide students with profound knowledge in behavioural economics with a strong focus on applied research questions. We introduce students to advanced theories in the field of behavioural economics and governance and to advanced empirical methods.
- How it is organised
- Intermediate Econometrics Mathematics for Economists Intermediate Microeconomics: Students deepen their understanding of microeconomic models and methods. Intermediate Public Economics: The module explores public choice theory and multi-level governance.
- Part-time work
- Students can apply for various part-time jobs, including positions as a student assistant or tutor on campus. The University of Kassel's Career Service can help you find a part-time job.
- Support for international students
- Our Welcome Centre provides support and information for prospective and new students. Before the semester begins, the Pre-Arrival Online Week for prospective students includes key information about arriving and studying…
From your country
General requirements for master's applicants. Rules change — confirm with the university and your local German mission.
🇮🇳 Applying from India
- An APS India certificate is mandatory before your visa appointment — processing takes weeks, so start it the day you decide to apply.
- Budget for the blocked account (€11,904 for one year in 2026 — verify the current amount with the German Embassy).
- IELTS/TOEFL is typically required; some universities accept a Medium-of-Instruction letter — check the official program page.
🇳🇬 Applying from Nigeria
- Proof of funds is usually a blocked account; open it early — transfers and verification take time.
- WAEC/NECO results are assessed via uni-assist for most universities; a Studienkolleg year may be required for bachelor's entry.
- Visa appointment slots in Lagos and Abuja book out months ahead — book as soon as you have an admission letter.
🇻🇳 Applying from Vietnam
- APS Vietnam certification applies to Vietnamese applicants — schedule the document check before university deadlines.
- Most universities want IELTS 6.0–6.5 for English-taught programs; requirements vary by program.
- Plan finances around the blocked account plus health insurance — both are checked at the visa stage.
🇧🇩 Applying from Bangladesh
- Document verification is strict: keep certificates, transcripts, and bank papers consistent and genuine — discrepancies sink applications.
- The blocked account is the standard proof of funds. You do not need an admission letter to open one, so set it up alongside your applications.
- Apply to several programs in parallel — visa processing in Dhaka can be slow, and an early admission letter buys you time.
Living in Kassel
A university city in northern Hesse, with a UNESCO mountain park above it and the documenta art exhibition inside it.
Kassel is the only large city in northern Hesse, with roughly 200,000 people in a basin ringed by wooded hills. Almost all of the old town was destroyed in an air raid in October 1943, so the city you walk through is postwar, planned around wide streets and a…
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