Shape Your Future at the University of Siegen
The Masters program in Economic Policy at the University of Siegen (MEPS) prepares students for the challenges of an increasingly globalized economy for companies, economic policy, and society. Through comprehensive training in economic theory and econometric methods, students develop the skills to independently examine real-world and policy-related issues using empirical analysis. With a strong international orientation, the program is offered entirely in English and begins each winter semester.
The MEPS program includes a core set of required courses worth 30 credit points, providing students with a solid foundation in fundamental economic theories and methods. Beyond the Master’s Thesis (15 credit points), students choose from a wide selection of electives to complete the remaining 75 credit points. This flexible structure allows students to tailor their studies to their individual interests and career goals.
Quick Facts
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Start of studies
Winter semester -
Standard period of study
4 semesters -
Admission restricted
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Language of instruction
English
Career Prospects
The Master’s program in Economic Policy at the University of Siegen offers diverse career opportunities in nearly all sectors of the economy, government institutions at various levels, the financial and banking sectors (such as the European Central Bank and Bundesbank), international organizations (including OECD, WTO, UNICEF, and IMF), and the field of political consulting, providing a broad foundation for economists to pursue individual career paths.
1) Candidates for the MEPS program must hold a relevant bachelor's degree with a standard period of study of at least six semesters.
2) A strong background in economics is an advantage, but not essential. If you have no or only a weak background in economics, we ask you to prove in particular that your formal (mathematical and statistical) knowledge is sufficient to meet the formal requirements of our quantitatively oriented Master's program.
3) The overall grade of the bachelor's degree should be at least 2.5 (according to the German grading system). Grades are converted according to the modified Bavarian formula.
4) If English is not your native language or if your bachelor's degree was not obtained in a degree program taught entirely in English, you must also provide proof of English language proficiency (level B2 CEF - Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). English language skills corresponding to level B2 can be proven as follows:
- TOEFL- test results of at least 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based test) or 79 (internet-based test).
- IELTS test with a minimum score of 6.5 points
- Cambridge/Oxford certificate: PET
- English language proficiency through at least five years of English education at a secondary school/grammar school. You must enclose copies of your upper secondary school/grammar school certificates, including course and exam descriptions of your English course for these five years.
The current examination regulations apply.
Examination Regulations/Degree Plans/Module Handbooks/Internship Regulations
Examination Regulations (known in German as Prüfungsordnungen, or POs) define the basic structures of a degree program (including admission requirements and curriculum). Students are automatically subject to the current version of an PO when they enroll for their first semester. Even if a new PO is issued during your studies, you will still be subject to the rules of the original version according to which you enrolled (presuming the PO has not otherwise been revoked).
Each degree plan represents the recommended ideal course of study for a given subject and is a constituent part of any PO.
Supplementary regulations and detailed information for each module (such as requirements for taking a written examination and the content of the modules/events) can be found in the module handbooks.
The internship regulations define the conditions under which the compulsory or optional internships must be completed.
Before the start of the lecture period, we recommend that you review the degree plan for your degree program so that you know which modules are planned for the start of your studies
Why Choose Economic Policy at the University of Siegen?
- Intimate class settings integrated into vibrant international business networks
- Personalized mentoring and close collaboration with faculty and tutors
- Wide range of elective courses to choose from
- Excellent links to European institutions (European Central Bank, European Commission, etc.)
- Comparatively low cost of living
