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Masters in Economics at UZH
A master's in Economics covers micro and macro theory, econometrics and applied fields such as development, finance and policy. Here is what studying it at University of Zurich (Zurich) costs, who is eligible and what you can do after.
- Total ≈ ₹62 lakh – ₹64 lakh
- Tuition CHF 1,500 – CHF 2,000 a year
- Intakes: September (main)
- Loan & visa support
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How much does the Masters in Economics at UZH cost?
The Masters in Economics at University of Zurich costs an Indian student about ₹62 lakh – ₹64 lakh in total: tuition of CHF 1,500 – CHF 2,000 a year, living costs of about CHF 24,500 a year and one-time costs. Of 3 universities on our Switzerland list offering Economics, it ranks 1 from cheapest. After the degree: up to 6 months to look for a job after graduation.
Official sources: University of Zurich — official website
Masters in Economics at UZH at a glance
- Program
- Masters in Economics at University of Zurich
- Typical length
- 2 years
- Tuition (international)
- CHF 1,500 – CHF 2,000 a year
- Total cost
- ₹62 lakh – ₹64 lakh
- Usual backgrounds
- BA/B.Sc in Economics and B.Sc in Maths or Statistics
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs
- After graduation
- Up to 6 months to look for a job after graduation
- Intakes
- September (main), February (selected programs)
Cost
Masters in Economics at UZH: cost in rupees
University-wide tuition range for international graduate students; your program's exact fee is on the offer letter.
Specialisations
Economics specialisations to look for
Economics master's programs usually let you specialise in econometrics, development Economics, financial Economics, public Policy and behavioural Economics. Tracks, elective sets and thesis areas differ by university, so confirm on UZH's program page which of these University of Zurich offers before you apply.
Eligibility
Entry requirements for Economics at UZH
Usual expectations — the program page has the exact minimums.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: BA/B.Sc in Economics
- Bachelor's: B.Sc in Maths or Statistics
- Bachelor's: B.Tech/B.Com with strong maths
- Prerequisite: Calculus
- Prerequisite: Statistics
- Prerequisite: Intermediate micro and macro economics
- English: IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- GRE/GMAT: GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs
Careers
Careers after Economics — Zurich
Global finance and tech city with very high costs
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Loan
EMI on a ₹50 lakh loan
About 80% of the mid-point cost; EMIs start after the course and moratorium.
FAQs
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Tuition is CHF 1,500 – CHF 2,000 a year; the total with living and one-time costs is about ₹62 lakh – ₹64 lakh over 2 years.
Usually if you have BA/B.Sc in Economics and b.Sc in Maths or Statistics, with calculus and statistics.
Graduates move into roles such as Economic Analyst, Data / Research Analyst, Policy Analyst and Consultant. Employers look for econometrics, stata / R / Python and policy analysis.
Up to 6 months to look for a job after graduation.
Most families combine savings with an education loan of about ₹50 lakh; the EMI at 10.5% over 10 years is about ₹67,467 a month.
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