Economics in Göttingen already offers an internationally oriented, research-oriented teaching with a focus on International Economics, Development Economics and Quantitative Methods. A wide range of courses with a wide variety of methods, attractive semesters abroad at renowned partner universities, numerous English-language modules, preparatory courses in mathematics, tutorials in the orientation phase, individual technical advice and a wide range of key qualifications complete the offer.

Research-based teaching, focused on the issues of the globalised economy; Comprehensive support for semesters abroad thanks to qualified international coordinators and scholarship programmes for select partner universities; Guaranteed and transparent recognition of international study achievements; Partner universities in (almost) all regions of the world, with a focus on Latin America, Europe and Asia; International dual-degree programmes with renowned partner universities; International visiting lecturers; Master's programme taught in English in Development Economics.

Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, Südafrika; Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Universitá di Firenze, Florenz, Italien;. Université de Clermont-Auvergne, Clermont-Ferrand, Frankreich; Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgien; Seoul National University, Seoul, Südkorea; Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, Niederlande; Kyoto University, Japan; Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Kolumbien; Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune, Indien

Very good and extensively equipped PC workstations; video conference systems, multimedia lecture theatres and seminar rooms; comprehensive e-learning support; learning platform, MSDN Academic Alliance Programme – free software for students; Modern departmental library with extensive reference-only and textbook stock and well-equipped workspaces, access to current electronic trade journals and academic databases, lab for behavioural economics, a learning and study building with individual workspaces and group rooms; Digital student portal

"Responsible innovation", i.e. the idea of an enlightened, responsible innovation activity by economic actors (individuals or organisations), forms the overarching guiding principle of the Faculty of Economics in research and teaching. Economics implements this model in its research projects in the areas of "Governance and Compliance" and "Global Change and Development", with a focus on the conditions of international trade and poverty, health and educational research in developing countries.

Establishment of a founding officer of the faculty as the first point of contact for start-up ideas from the faculty of Economics. Referral to the University of Göttingen’s start up service with its numerous advisory and mentoring services as well as a competition on the topic of start-ups. The SüdniedersachsenInnovationsCampus (SNIC) (Southern Lower Saxony Innovation Campus) coordinates decentralised collaboration and advisory services in the region, organises company excursions and also supports innovations and start-ups as well as increasing the region's attractiveness for skilled workers.

Diversity competence courses; Wide range of courses on the topic of sustainability. University level: Online portal "Gender and Diversity in Teaching and Studies" with information materials, counselling and support services; Qualification programmes for teaching staff and students. The University of Göttingen has its own Green Office and published a statement on climate neutrality in 2021: The University and the University Medical Centre Göttingen strive to use the measures available to them to achieve climate neutrality by 2030.