Econometrics
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Germany.
🇩🇪 2 years (4 semesters) · Winter semester (Oct)
Masters in Economics in Germany
A master's in Economics covers micro and macro theory, econometrics and applied fields such as development, finance and policy. Here is how studying it in Germany works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.
- 10 universities compared
- From ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh
- Intakes: Winter semester (Oct)
- Post-study work
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Masters in Economics in Germany: what does it cost and is it worth it?
A master's in Economics in Germany usually takes 2 years (4 semesters). On our list, 10 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh (FU Berlin) to ₹34 lakh – ₹37 lakh (Mannheim). After graduating: up to 18 months to find a job related to your degree.
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Masters in Economics in Germany at a glance
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters)
- Tuition (international)
- Usually no tuition at public universities; €150–€400 semester contribution (private €10,000 – €30,000/yr)
- Living costs
- Blocked account ≈ €11,904 per year (€992/month, 2025 figure)
- Typical budget
- ₹12–25 lakh for a 2-year master's at a public university
- Intakes
- Winter semester (Oct), Summer semester (Apr)
- English tests
- IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programs; German (TestDaF/DSH) for German-taught
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE is requested by some top technical universities (for example TUM for certain programs)
- Post-study work
- Up to 18 months to find a job related to your degree
Overview
Why study Economics in Germany?
A master's in Economics covers micro and macro theory, econometrics and applied fields such as development, finance and policy.
Germany offers tuition-free public universities for most programs, strong engineering, automotive and research ecosystem and 18-month job-seeker period after graduation.
Universities
Universities for Economics in Germany
Sorted by total cost for the whole program, in rupees.
Specialisations
Popular Economics specialisations
Development Economics
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Germany.
Financial Economics
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Germany.
Public Policy
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Germany.
Behavioural Economics
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Germany.
Eligibility
Entry requirements
Usual expectations — each university sets its own 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 or TOEFL for English-taught programs; German (TestDaF/DSH) for German-taught
- GRE/GMAT: GRE is requested by some top technical universities (for example TUM for certain programs)
Careers
Careers after Economics in Germany
FAQs
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It can be, if cost, university and career plan line up. Germany offers tuition-free public universities for most programs. Typical roles afterwards include Economic Analyst, Data / Research Analyst and Policy Analyst.
On our list: FU Berlin, Goethe University, Bonn, Cologne, Göttingen and Passau and 4 more.
From ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh at FU Berlin up to ₹34 lakh – ₹37 lakh, including living and one-time costs.
Most universities accept BA/B.Sc in Economics, b.Sc in Maths or Statistics and b.Tech/B.Com with strong maths, with calculus, statistics and intermediate micro and macro economics, plus IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programs; German (TestDaF/DSH) for German-taught.
Up to 18 months to find a job related to your degree. During your studies: 140 full days or 280 half days per year.
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Programs
Economics programs in Germany
- Economics at FU Berlin· ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh
- Economics at Goethe University· ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh
- Economics at Bonn· ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh
- Economics at Cologne· ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh
- Economics at Göttingen· ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh
- Economics at Passau· ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh
- Economics at HU Berlin· ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh
- Economics at Hamburg· ₹32 lakh – ₹34 lakh
- Economics at LMU Munich· ₹35 lakh – ₹36 lakh
- Economics at Mannheim· ₹34 lakh – ₹37 lakh
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