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We invite all interested prospective students to join our online information event on the MSc Economics at the University of Regensburg. After a short presentation of our study program, we are more than happy to answer all of your questions.

Study Program

Deepen your knowledge of economics and optimally prepare for a promising career in the private or public sector. Economists are in high demand!

Our four-semester MSc Economics program is fully taught in English. It features attractive specializations and a large set of electives. Our program starts with a methods-oriented first term, which equips you with important knowledge of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and empirical tools. Subsequently, you can choose specializations in line with your interests and career plans.

You can find a lot more information about our study program as well as studying at the University of Regensburg at our MSc Economics Study Guide.

After graduating from our MSc Economics program, you are well equipped with all the theoretical, empirical and quantitative tools needed to purse a PhD in Economics. We regularly offer PhD positions at the University of Regensburg. We are also happy to support you in your application for structured PhD programs worldwide.

Specialize in Real Estate Economics and work with institutions, central banks or real estate firms. Jointly with the faculty members of the renowned International Real Estate Business School (IREBS), we offer a specialization in real estate, macroeconomics and finance that is unique in the German university landscape.

In case you want to spend some time abroad, we have about 70 mutually recognized partner universities and exchange programs in 30 countries on five continents.

Jointly with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC), the UR Econ Department offers a double degree program that allows selected students to finish the M.Sc. degrees both at Regensburg and at Charlotte within two years.

Highly motivated students are encouraged to apply for our honors program. Our honors program offers

• a mandatory exchange semester
• additional mentoring by professors and professionals
• special interdisciplinary seminars
• softskill courses and methods training
• ample opportunities for exchange with practitioners through exclusive workshops and excursions
• and the one-week honors academy, which takes place abroad.

How to Apply

Apply now and get an MSc in Economics from University of Regensburg!

We recommend to start the program in the winter term, but applying for a start in the summer term is possible as well.

Online applications for the winter term are to be submitted between May 1 and June 1.

Online applications for the summer term are to be submitted between November 1 and December 1 of the preceding year.

You will be notified of the state of your application two weeks after the application deadline.

You are eligible to apply for the MSc Economics program if

• you hold a bachelor’s degree in economics with an overall average grade of 2.5 or better (German grading scale, this corresponds to a U.S. GPA of at least B-/C+),
• if your Bachelor’s study program fulfills the following criteria:
  • Basics: you took courses in microeconomics and macroeconomics totaling at least 20 credit points (ECTS);
  • Advanced knowledge: on top of that, you took courses in the field of economics totaling at least another 20 credit points (ECTS);
  • Methods: you took courses in maths, statistics and econometrics totaling at least 15 credit points (ECTS);
• if you document English proficiency at the B2 level of the CEFR standard.

If you hold a bachelor’s degree in a field adjacent to economics or if you do not meet the 2.5 average grade criterion, there are additional eligibility criteria. Please refer to our MSc Economics Study Guide for all details on eligibility criteria. Please also see the Frequently Asked Question section.

Important information for international students:

If you hold a bachelor’s degree from a non-German university, a VPD procedure (preliminary review documentation) is required for an application for the MSc Economics program.

You can apply for your VDP starting March 22 of 2025 via uni-assist. 

Please also note all documents must be submitted by the end of the application period (see dates above).

However, as the processing time at uni-assist can take 4-6 weeks, the VPD can still be submitted by June 30, 2025 at the latest. In this case, please upload a screenshot of the e-mail from uni-assist in the mandatory field “VPD” in the application portal, which confirms that you have submitted the online application to uni-assist and paid the processing fee.

Please note that the extended deadline only applies to the VPD and not to any other application material.

Faculty

Benefit from a great student-to-teacher ratio and faculty members dedicated to teaching excellence.

Our top-notch, research-oriented faculty strive to push the knowledge frontier and regularly publish in leading international journals like American Economic Review, Management Science, Journal of Public Economics, American Economic Journal: Macroeconomics, Review of Economics and Statistics, Economic Journal, and Journal of the European Economic Association.

Job Opportunities

Job prospects for economists are excellent, and our graduates find jobs in a host of different sectors and occupations.

Regensburg is an economic powerhouse and regularly ranked among the top-10 richest German cities (in GDP per capita). The city features global players like BMW, Siemens, and Continental. On top it is home to a host of hidden champions, like Krones, Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen, Händlmaier or SGB – Starkstrom Gerätebau, as well as a vibrant startup scene, for example in our Techbase.

Our Marketing & Career Service supports you in brushing up your skills, polishing your CV, and finding internships and a first job (e.g., at our job fairs). 

The City of Regensburg

Study in a beautiful and vibrant city located in the heart of Bavaria, one hour north of Munich, and three hours away from Prague.

Its pittoresque old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site. At the same time, with a student body of 32,000 in a city of 160,000 it has a lively and young flair. Regensburg offers not only great job opportunities, but it also has a rich cultural life with many theaters, concerts, and festivals. Regensburg also features one of the highest densities of bars and beer gardens in Germany, and of course we have our own Oktoberfest – but we do it twice a year.

Regensburg has direct train connections to Munich, Munich Airport, Prague, Frankfurt, Vienna. Our soccer team is in Germany’s second division, and Regensburg’s baseball team is among the best in Germany. For those who love the great outdoors, there are ample opportunities for hiking, running, and biking in and around Regensburg. You can even swim in the Danube. If you like skiing, the Bavarian Forest is just one hour away, and the Alps are close too.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here you can find the answers to frequently asked questions. Please refrain from personally inquiring any additional information. Owing to the large number of applicants, we will not be able to answer personal inquiries, nor are we able to provide any pre-assessment regarding your eligibility for the MSc Economics in Regensburg.

• FAQ 1: Is it possible to substitute any of the courses necessary for eligibility?
  No. Your bachelor’s in economics or business has to include 20 ECTS in micro and macro, further 20 ECTS in Economics, and 15 ECTS in math, statistics, and econometrics. Knowledge of introductory econometrics is indispensable. If your bachelor’s does not meet these requirements, there is no chance of being accepted to our M.Sc. Standard bachelor’s degrees in management or accounting, e.g., do not make you eligible for our M.Sc. in Economics. 
• FAQ 2: Do I need a TOEFL, IELTS, or similar certificate of English proficiency at the B2 level if I my bachelor’s program was fully taught in English?
  No. In this case you just have to give us proof that the language of instruction was English. A school certificate obtained in an English speaking country (e.g., Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, UK, USA) also substitutes for a TOEFL certificate.
• FAQ 3: Do I need basic German language proficiency at the time when I apply?
  No. You need A1 proficiency after one semester in the program. Of course, basic German makes life on the campus and in Germany in general much easier.
• FAQ 4: Can I get information on whether I’m eligible before my application is processed formally?
  No. The application committee will check your application and inform you about the outcome quickly after the end of the application period. Please refrain from asking for provisional assessments of your eligibility. You will not receive a reply.
• FAQ 5: Can I get assistance in the application process?
  No. The application platform works without personal interaction, and it does work. It is up to you to carefully go through the steps of the application procedure and give your input. 
• FAQ 6: Is the application and enrolment process fully online?
  Yes. The application platform is fully online. If you are admitted to the program, you will be informed about the next steps you have to take in order to enroll. This process, too, is fully online, based on digital documents only.