National/political economics full time
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Master
- 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 programme focuses on the theoretical and empirical study of economic processes as well as the application of modern quantitative methods. Students explore topics such as labour markets, growth, sustainability, globalisation, health, digitalisation and economic policy decisions and learn to develop data-based solutions to real-world challenges.
The research-oriented degree course combines economic theory with empirical analysis and prepares students for demanding roles in research, policy consulting, public institutions, international organisations, companies and consulting firms. A successfully completed Master’s examination also entitles students to pursue a doctorate and thus paves the way to an academic career.
Admission requirements
For more information, please see our detailed degree course description.
Lecture period
- Summer semester 2026: The dates are inclusive of the first and last day specified.
- Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027
The dates are inclusive of the first and last day specified.
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.shtml
Deadlines 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.php
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Expired
enquire at the higher education institution; Online application only
Deadlines 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.shtml
Deadlines 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.php
Deadlines 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.php
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.06.2026 - 05.02.2027
enquire at the higher education institution; Online application only
Tuition fees
Tuition fees
Languages of instruction
Main language
German
Further languages
English