Master of Science in International Economics and Management
Paderborn University · Paderborn, Germany
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Application deadline
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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
- Academic admission requirements include a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in economics, business administration/management or a related subject. Equivalence will be assessed as part of the application procedure. Admission is based on the grading of the Bachelor's or equivalent degree. Applicants must either belong to the best 35% of their year or have finished the Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5.full text
- English
- B2B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First IELTS Academic: 6.5
- 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
- This programme has no deadline listed.
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- None
- Semester contribution (2×)
- €660
- Living costs (12 months)
- €4,800
- First year, about
- €5,460
From the programme's DAAD listing. The living-cost figure is the university's own estimate.
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Compare my optionsThe programme
Are you interested in how companies and entire economies operate in global markets? Are you fascinated by other cultures and economic areas, and can you imagine working in an internationally operating company, research institution or in an international organisation? Our Master's programme in International Economics and Management – IEM for short – offers you a wide range of opportunities for living internationalisation. Our compulsory modules are taught in English.
- How it is organised
- International Economics and Management is a four-semester programme. Typically, the academic year begins in the winter semester, but it is also possible to begin in the summer semester.
- Internships
- There is a compulsory elective area, “Individual Study and Research” (10 CP), which is a special feature. The module can be used either as an internship or research module (10 CP).
- Part-time work
- Students may obtain paid jobs either at Paderborn University (e.g. as a student tutor or an assistant) or in other positions outside the university.
- Support for international students
- Orientation phase with detailed information about: Study organisation Module selection International opportunities Please visit "The Start of the Master's Programme" homepage directly:…
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 Paderborn
A compact university city in East Westphalia, built around a river that rises in the middle of town.
Paderborn is a city of about 156,000 people where Charlemagne met the Pope in 799, where the Pader springs up inside the old town, and where Heinz Nixdorf built a computer company that still shapes what students study.
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