Master of Science in Economics
Kiel University · Kiel, Germany
Application deadline
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Application period with a Bachelor's degree obtained in other countries via uni-assist : Winter semester: 1 April - 31 May Summer semester: 1 October - 30 November Application period with a Bachelor's degree obtained in Germany via Kiel University : Winter semester: 1 June to 1 August Summer semester: 1 December to 1 February
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 are expected to hold a Bachelor's degree or a comparable university degree (minimum grade 2.5) with a regular period of university education of three years or more and 180 ECTS credit points or more. In the 180 ECTS credit points, the following needs to be contained: 35 credit points from courses on principles of economics (i.e., courses on microeconomic theory and courses on macroeconomic theory) with no overlapping in substance and from courses on quantitative methods with no overlapping in substance…full text
- English
- C1C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: UNIcert® English: UNIcert® III TOEIC: 945 Reading: 455 Listening: 490 Speaking: 180 Writing: 180 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 79 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 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
- Application period with a Bachelor's degree obtained in other countries via uni-assist: Winter semester: 1 April – 31 May Summer semester: 1 October – 30 November Application period with a Bachelor's degree obtained in…
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- None
- Semester contribution (2×)
- €806
- Living costs (12 months)
- €11,904
- First year, about
- €12,710
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 Master's programme in Economics at Kiel University imparts methodical skills related to various fields of economics and a broad, sound and critical knowledge of microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics, plus a command of various sectors of applied economics.
- How it is organised
- The programme is organised in six parts: Compulsory Section in Economics (30 ECTS CP) Compulsory Section in Econometrics (6 ECTS CP) Compulsory Elective Section in Econometrics (6 ECTS CP) Compulsory Elective Section in Economics (36 - 60 ECTS CP) Compulsory Elective Section Supplementary Subjects…
- Study abroad
- Kiel University and the Department of Economics offer exchange programmes for spending a semester at a partner university abroad (ERASMUS and direct partnerships with universities worldwide).
- Part-time work
- The Department of Economics and the Kiel Institute for the World Economy offer jobs as student assistants. Students can apply for these jobs upon availability.
- Support for international students
- International students receive support by Kiel University's International Centre in manifold ways: www.international.uni-kiel.de/en/.
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 Kiel
A university city on a Baltic fjord, with sailing, ferries to Scandinavia and the state's only comprehensive university.
Kiel is the capital of Schleswig-Holstein and sits at the end of a fjord on the Baltic coast. About 252,000 people live here. The city has been a naval port, a shipyard town and a university town since 1665, and today you notice the water everywhere: ferries…
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