Broad basic economics training in economics and business administration; Strong methodological focus: Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics; Early teaching of analytical and empirical skills; Individual specialisation through elective modules; BOK area (career-oriented skills) for the promotion of interdisciplinary skills (communication, IT, languages, presentation); Introduction to academic work and project-oriented teaching formats; Closely linked to research; Study structure promotes interdisciplinary thinking (non-specialist modules) and flexible career orientation

Sound training in microeconomics, macroeconomics and advanced econometrics; Choice of two specialisation areas (e.g. Public Economics, Development Economics, Finance, Business Analytics) in the Master's programme in International Economics or stronger profiling in the Master's programme in Economics; Theory and practice linked through analysis of current economic and social issues; Modular structure for individual profiling; Promotion of international orientation through English modules; Master's thesis (30 ECTS) as final project with independent research

International exchange opportunities: ERASMUS: Stay for economics students at 40 partner universities in 17 countries; Students can use a stay abroad for a course of study or practice; Promoting intercultural skills and continuing education. Eucor - The European Campus: The University of Freiburg is a member of the Eucor network, which gives students access to courses at partner universities (Basel, Mulhouse, Karlsruhe, Strasbourg). Some chairs offer "flipped classroom" models and hybrid courses.

Universidad de Granada; Universidad Carlos III de Madrid; Universidad Autónoma de Madrid; Universidad de Sevilla; NMBU Ås; Universitetet i Bergen; ISEG Lisbon; Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Mailand); Università di Roma (Sapienza); Université Paris Dauphine-PSL.

Integration of modern learning platforms and online resources for digital learning and research; Modern IT infrastructure with powerful computers and special software for econometric and statistical analyses (e.g. Stata, R, Python); extensive access to licensed journals, e-books and scientific databases

Close cooperation with non-university institutes such as Fraunhofer ISE, Fraunhofer FIT, Zentrum Liberale Moderne and the Walter-Eucken Institute; Involvement in university centres: Centre for Business & Law, Centre for Security and Society, Freiburg Centre for Interdisciplinary Constitutional Research; Integration into interdisciplinary research networks: DFG GRK 2571 "Empires. Dynamic Change, Temporality and Post-Imperial Orders"; Endowed professorships (Wilfried-Guth-SP, Götz-Werner-SP), externally funded professorships (Heisenberg-P., Humboldt-P.), fellowships

Equality plan: more women in research, teaching, management and professorial appointment procedures; Activities: gender-sensitive teaching, awareness-raising, family-friendly structures; Diversity (Management): Seminar: Diversity Management; W3 Professorship – PNPM with a research focus on diversity aspects; Sustainability: Humboldt Professorship for Sustainable Food Industry (Nachhaltige Ernährungswirtschaft): practice-oriented research, field experiments, practical transfers; Cooperation with practice partners in South Baden, Baden-Württemberg, Upper Rhine; W3 professorship in business Tax Theory: Environmental, Climate and Intergenerational Justice