Master of Science in Public and International Economics
Explore economic policy in a globalized society and develop sustainable solutions for modern financial and environmental challenges.
Best for:Best for economics graduates with strong quantitative backgrounds seeking international careers in economic policy and research.
Overview
The Master of Science in Public and International Economics at Dresden University of Technology is a four-semester, full-time graduate degree programme taught entirely in English. The curriculum covers pressing global challenges such as climate change, financial crises, and income disparity by connecting national and international economic perspectives. Students complete foundational coursework, choose specialized modules in economic policy, and conclude with an independent Master's thesis. The programme offers a structured academic pathway designed for individuals seeking advanced analytical skills in public economics.
What you'll do
- Complete 120 ECTS credit points distributed across four semesters of academic study
- Engage in foundational methodological and contextual coursework during the first semester
- Select core modules in international economic policy, fiscal matters, and development economics
- Participate in interactive teaching formats such as seminars and group projects
- Conduct independent research culminating in a Master's thesis and accompanying research seminar
Requirements
Degree required: First university degree in Economics or a related field
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English B2 proficiency, proven via certificates such as TOEFL iBT 72 or IELTS Academic 5.5
Instruction: English
- Minimum of 35 ECTS credit points earned in economics with a good average grade
- Minimum of 15 ECTS credit points earned in quantitative methods such as mathematics, statistics, or econometrics
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How to apply
Deadline: 15 July
Applicants must submit their application documents either through the uni-assist platform or via the university's online portal. The required application deadlines differ depending on whether the first university degree was earned in Germany or abroad.
- First university degree certificate
- Transcript of records showing ECTS credits
- English language certificate
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