Economics, Institutions, and Behaviour (MSc)
Marburg University · Marburg, Germany
Open
259 days left to apply
Application deadline
15 Jul 2027
Register by 15 July 2027 + 1 more
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
- The programme is designed as a consecutive programme for students with a BSc/BA in Economics or a BSc/BA with an Economics major. At the time of application, students should have been awarded at least 144 ECTS points. Students who have studied another programme with a clear emphasis on economics can also apply. In this case, the requirements are 72 ECTS in economics courses (not business!) and research methods, particularly mathematics and statistics.
- English
- B2B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: telc English: telc English B2-C1 University UNIcert® English: UNIcert® II PTE Academic: 59 Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 4 Reading: 4 Listening: 4…
- 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
- The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 1 May - 15 July The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: 1 November - 15 January
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- None
- Semester contribution (2×)
- €812
- Living costs (12 months)
- €11,904
- First year, about
- €12,716
From the programme's DAAD listing. The living-cost figure is the monthly amount (€992) Germany asks students to prove for a visa; your rent decides the rest.
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Compare my optionsThe programme
The MSc in Economics, Institutions, and Behaviour offers comprehensive training in economics and is taught entirely in English. This programme distinguishes itself from standard MSc Economics curricula through its distinctive focus on the economic analysis of institutions, integrating behavioural perspectives.
- How it is organised
- In accordance with the Bologna guidelines for European higher education, the programme is structured for students to achieve 30 ECTS credit points per semester, culminating in a total of 120 ECTS.
- Study abroad
- The School of Business and Economics has many well-known partner universities abroad. You can get financial support through the ERASMUS programme.
- Part-time work
- Within certain legal limits, job opportunities are available for international students. Fluent German is required for most jobs.
- Support for international students
- International students at Marburg University can profit from a profound support structure that accompanies them throughout their study journey.
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 Marburg
A university town on the Lahn where the town and the students are the same crowd.
Marburg has about 73,500 residents, and more than 20,000 of them are students at Philipps-Universität, founded in 1527 and described by the university itself as the world's oldest Protestant university still in existence.
Student life, costs and the community for your home country in Marburg →
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