National/political economics University of Duisburg-Essen
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Essen
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
Economics
Focus
Empirical Economic Research, Quantitative Methods, Computer-assisted and application-based econometrics, Economics
Target group
Graduates of Economics degree courses.
Annotation
The Master’s degree will equip you with the skills to identify and critically analyse economic issues – such as what role the state plays in the economy or how global markets work. With the methodological tools provided by empirical economic research, you will be fit to develop solutions and to independently investigate economic processes as an economist or economic scientist. After graduation, you will be qualified for roles in political institutions or companies, or in research or consulting, among others.
Admission requirements
For more information, please see our detailed degree course description.
Lecture period
- 13.04.2026 - 24.07.2026
- 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2026)
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Expired
Information and deadlines for the recognition of study and examination achievements from your previous studies can be found at: https://www.uni-due.de/studierendensekretariat/hoehere_fachsemester.shtmlDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Expired
More information can be found at: https://www.uni-due.de/international/international-admissions.phpApplication deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Expired
enquire at the higher education institution; Online application onlyDeadlines for International Students from the European Union
Expired
More information can be found at: https://www.uni-due.de/studierendensekretariat/zugang_mit_auslaendischen_abschluessen.php
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Information and deadlines for the recognition of study and examination achievements from your previous studies can be found at: https://www.uni-due.de/studierendensekretariat/hoehere_fachsemester.shtmlApplication deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.06.2026 - 05.02.2027
enquire at the higher education institution; Online application onlyDeadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.06.2026 - 05.02.2027
More information can be found at: https://www.uni-due.de/studierendensekretariat/zugang_mit_auslaendischen_abschluessen.phpDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.05.2026 - 31.07.2026
More information can be found at: https://www.uni-due.de/international/international-admissions.php
Tuition fees
Tuition fees
Languages of instruction
Main language
German
Further languages
English



