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Munich Graduate School of Economics (MGSE)Munich Graduate School of Economics

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About the Program

The Munich Graduate School of Economics (MGSE) offers a distinguished doctoral programme in Economics to outstanding young and motivated researchers. Doctoral candidates at the MGSE are provided with thorough training in advanced methods in economics. They are taken to the frontier of state-of-the-art research. Members are integrated into a stimulating research environment composed of an ambitious and excellent faculty and a large network of research institutions and facilities. The MGSE does not charge tuition fees for attending the doctoral programme. As the umbrella organisation for the department's graduate education the MGSE coordinates various institutions and programmes. All doctoral candidates from these institutions or programmes conduct their research and their doctoral studies under the doctoral regulations of the Department of Economics. For more information please visit our course website. Additional support is offered by the GraduateCenter.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).

Language

English proficiency (typically IELTS ~6.5 or TOEFL iBT ~90). Basic German is helpful for daily life.

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Economics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Munich Graduate School of Economics (MGSE) at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Is Munich Graduate School of Economics (MGSE) at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München taught in German or English? ▼

This Bachelor 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 Munich Graduate School of Economics (MGSE) 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 Munich Graduate School of Economics (MGSE) 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 Munich Graduate School of Economics (MGSE)? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). 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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