Master of Science in International Economic Policy
An internationally-oriented Master's programme focusing on rigorous theoretical and empirical economic analysis for business and public policy.
Best for:Best for students with a strong background in economics, mathematics, and statistics seeking an international career in policy or research.
Overview
The Master of Science in International Economic Policy at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg is a two-year, full-time programme designed to equip students with advanced analytical skills in economics. The curriculum covers core areas such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, while offering flexibility through elective courses in fields like public finance, labour economics, and game theory. Students are prepared for professional careers in the public or private sector or for further academic research. The programme emphasizes international exposure, offering optional exchange semesters and double-degree opportunities with partner universities in Belgium and Italy. The final degree is earned through a research- or policy-oriented seminar and a Master's thesis written under faculty supervision.
What you'll do
- Complete 120 ECTS credits through a combination of core, core elective, and elective modules.
- Engage in rigorous theoretical and empirical economic analysis.
- Participate in a policy- or research-oriented seminar in the third semester.
- Conduct independent research and write a Master's thesis in the fourth semester.
- Optionally participate in an exchange semester at a partner university.
- Optionally pursue a double degree programme with partner institutions in Ghent or Verona.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in economics or equivalent (180 ECTS) with a grade of 2.5 or better.
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; B2 level (e.g., TOEFL iBT 85, IELTS 6.5, Cambridge B2 First, or PTE Academic 75).
Instruction: English
- Solid knowledge in mathematics and statistics.
- At least 20 ECTS credits in mathematics, statistics, econometrics, or application-oriented business informatics.
- At least 60 ECTS credits in business management and economics, including at least 30 ECTS in economics.
- English proficiency at B2 level or higher.
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a minimum grade of 2.5.
- Applicants must meet specific ECTS credit requirements in economics and quantitative methods.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2025-07-15
Applications must be submitted via the university's online portal. Ensure all required academic transcripts and language certificates are prepared according to the guidelines on the official website.
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- English language proficiency certificate
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