Economics
University of Münster · Münster, Germany
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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
- All applicants: Bachelor's in Economics or a related field with a minimum of 40 ECTS in Economics and a minimum of 10 ECTS in Mathematics/Statistics/Econometrics Non-EU applicants (who did not receive their Bachelor's in the EU): GRE at least 155 points in the quantitative part and 145 points in the verbal part All admission requirements can be found in the admission regulations and on our homepage.
- English
- C1C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: telc English: telc English C1 IELTS Academic: 7 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 95 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24
- German
- Not required for admission.
- How you apply
- Directly to University of Münster. The official programme listing links to the application portal.
- Application period
- The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: until 15 July The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: until 15 January
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- None
- Semester contribution (2×)
- €710
- Living costs (12 months)
- €12,000
- First year, about
- €12,710
From the programme's DAAD listing. The living-cost figure is the university's own estimate.
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Compare my optionsThe programme
This consecutive, research-oriented Master’s programme in Economics is designed for students with a solid academic background in Economics or related disciplines. Over the course of four semesters, students receive rigorous training in economic theory and quantitative methods while enjoying the flexibility to tailor their studies to personal interests and career goals.
- How it is organised
- The Master’s programme in Economics is structured over four semesters (120 ECTS) and is designed to combine a sound foundation in economic theory with opportunities for individual specialisation.
- Study abroad
- Students are encouraged to spend one semester abroad, but this remains optional. The International Relations Centre within the School of Business and Economics will gladly assist those students who wish to pursue this…
- Support for international students
- The International Office of the university provides advice and support on study-specific and social issues and problems such as: at the beginning of your studies (authorities, start of studies) health insurance…
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 Münster
A bicycle city with a baroque palace for a university, a town hall where a war was ended, and one of the biggest student populations in Germany.
Münster is a city of just over 300,000 people in the north of North Rhine-Westphalia, and almost 55,000 of them study. The university sits in a baroque palace, the main shopping street runs under stone arcades, and a green promenade on the line of the old…
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