Economics
Osnabrück University · Osnabrück, Germany
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Application deadline
15 Jun 2027
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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
- Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject. For a subject to count as relevant, it must have covered a minimum of 60 ECTS credit points in economics, mathematics, statistics or econometrics, of which at least 25 ECTS credit points must be in economics and at least 15 ECTS credit points must be in mathematics, statistics or econometrics Please note that in Germany, a distinction is made between economics (Volkswirtschaftslehre) and business administration (Betriebswirtschaftslehre):…full text
- English
- B2B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: UNIcert® English: UNIcert® II PTE Academic: 59 Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First TOEFL iBT Home Edition (since 2026): 4 Reading: 4 Listening: 4 Speaking: 4 Writing: 4 IELTS Academic:…
- 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: until 15 June The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: until 15 December
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- None
- Semester contribution (2×)
- €700
- Living costs (12 months)
- €10,320
- First year, about
- €11,020
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 Economics at Osnabrück University is offering students a broad-based education in economics whilst also providing them with opportunities for individual specialisation. The programme offers a wide range of advanced modules in fields as diverse as microeconomics, macroeconomics, public finance, international economic policy, statistics/econometrics, and environmental economics.
- How it is organised
- The standard duration of the Master’s programme in economics is four semesters. This equates to a course of study amounting to 120 credit points (CP), with 10 CP of mandatory courses, 90 CP of elective courses and 20 CP for the Master’s thesis.
- Part-time work
- Students who have completed their Bachelor's studies may be employed as student assistants.
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 Osnabrück
A mid-sized university city of peace history, short train rides to Münster, Bielefeld and Bremen, and hills on its doorstep.
Osnabrück is a city of about 166,000 people in the south-west of Lower Saxony, close to the border with North Rhine-Westphalia. It sits between two ranges of hills, the Wiehengebirge to the north and the Teutoburg Forest to the south, so a walk or bike ride…
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