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Master in Quantitative Economics

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About the Program

The Master's degree programme in Quantitative Economics offers exceptionally talented students a fast track to careers as academic and professional economists, providing them with the most advanced tools and methods in quantitative economics. Its structure is comparable to the first two years of the best PhD programmes in the US and the UK. The research-oriented training combines demanding course content in the core fields of economics with advanced mathematical and statistical methods. Students will work on joint or personal research projects in their third semester, which enables them to specialise in their fields of interest early on and produce original research in their Master's theses. Soft skills and key competence courses round up the training. The LMU Department of Economics, one of the largest and most renowned in Germany, is committed to intense supervision and guidance for all students. Each student will be assigned a mentor of the core faculty as well as a post-doctoral mentor, who are selected according to the student's research interests.
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The Master's degree programme in Quantitative Economics offers exceptionally talented students a fast track to careers as academic and professional economists, providing them with the most advanced tools and methods in quantitative economics. Its structure is comparable to the first two years of the best PhD programmes in the US and the UK. The research-oriented training combines demanding course content in the core fields of economics with advanced mathematical and statistical methods. Students will work on joint or personal research projects in their third semester, which enables them to specialise in their fields of interest early on and produce original research in their Master's theses. Soft skills and key competence courses round up the training. The LMU Department of Economics, one of the largest and most renowned in Germany, is committed to intense supervision and guidance for all students. Each student will be assigned a mentor of the core faculty as well as a post-doctoral mentor, who are selected according to the student's research interests.

Application Requirements

Dil: Mükemmel İngilizce bilgisi kanıtı gereklidir. Bu, İngilizce eğitim veren bir yükseköğretim kurumundan veya İngilizce eğitim verilen bir programdan alınmış bir üniversite derecesi, İngilizce eğitim veren bir kurumdan alınmış bir üniversite giriş yeterliliği, GRE genel testinin sözel bölümünden alınan sonuçlar (75. yüzdelik dilim veya üzeri) veya İngilizce yeterliliğine dair diğer kanıtlar (Ortak Avrupa Referans Çerçevesi'nin en az C1 seviyesi) ile kanıtlanabilir.

Language Requirements

Mükemmel İngilizce bilgisi kanıtı gereklidir. Bu, İngilizce eğitim veren bir yükseköğretim kurumundan veya İngilizce eğitim verilen bir programdan alınmış bir üniversite derecesi, İngilizce eğitim veren bir kurumdan alınmış bir üniversite giriş yeterliliği, GRE genel testinin sözel bölümünden alınan sonuçlar (75. yüzdelik dilim veya üzeri) veya İngilizce yeterliliğine dair diğer kanıtlar (Ortak Avrupa Referans Çerçevesi'nin en az C1 seviyesi) ile kanıtlanabilir.

Required Documents

Başvuru adresi: http://www.en.mqe.econ.uni-muenchen.de/index.html

Başvuru dönemi: Ulusal ve uluslararası başvuru sahipleri için 15 Şubat - 15 Mart Başvuru dönemi: Ulusal ve uluslararası başvuru sahipleri için 15 Şubat - 15 Mart

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Master in Quantitative Economics at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Is Master in Quantitative Economics at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München taught in German or English?

This Master programme is taught in English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Master in Quantitative Economics programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Master in Quantitative Economics at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Master in Quantitative Economics?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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