Overview
Course Details
| University | LMU – Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München |
| Program Name | Economics |
| Degree | M.Sc. (Master of Science) |
| Subjects | Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Economics |
| Language | English |
| Application Deadlines | Winter semester: 30 Apr |
| Duration | 2 Years (starting Winter semester) |
| Tuition Fees | Free |
| Mode of Admission | Local admission restriction |
| Qualification Requirements | Bachelor’s degree in Economics or similar |
| Language Requirements | IELTS min 6.5, TOEFL iBT min 80 |
| Application Fee | The initial application fee is €75, and for every subsequent application, the fee is €30 each. |
Admission Documents
- Bachelor’s Degree Certificate: Provide a certificate of your Bachelor’s degree, including the final average grade and an explanation of the grading scale. The scale must indicate the minimum passing grade and the maximum achievable grade. Applications lacking proof of the average grade and grading scale, certified by your examination office, will be rejected.
2. Course Records/Transcripts: Submit an outline of lecture courses or transcripts of records. If your transcript lists all course names, additional syllabi are not necessary.
3. Official Translations: For documents not in German or English, provide an official translation.
4. Current Bachelor’s Students: If you haven’t completed your Bachelor’s studies, submit an official transcript of all examination results to date, including an overall weighted average grade certified by your university’s examination office. Conditional admission offers depend on your final grade. At the time of application, you should have completed at least 75% of your Bachelor’s curriculum (e.g., 135 ECTS points for a 180 ECTS course).
5. Proof of English Proficiency: Refer to the specific language requirements for details.
6. Curriculum Vitae: Upload your current CV in English.
7. Motivation Letter: Prepare a motivation letter in English (2,000 to 3,000 characters) explaining your goals for graduate studies and your interest in the master’s program in economics at LMU Munich. This letter should be inserted in the text field of the online application tool.
Please Note:
⦁ Application Deadline: Late applications are not accepted.
⦁ Submission Method: Do not submit documents via email/mail or in person, as they will not be considered.
⦁ GRE/GMAT and Letters of Reference: Not required for this application.
⦁ Incomplete Applications: Cannot be processed.
⦁ Reapplication: If rejected, you may reapply in the next application period.
⦁ Additional Application for International Applicants: Both EU and non-EU applicants must also apply to the University’s International Office (Referat für internationale Angelegenheiten) to assess the fulfillment of formal admission requirements
Career opportunities
Economist: Work in research institutions, government agencies, or private sector companies, conducting economic analysis, forecasting, and policy evaluation.
Financial Analyst: Analyze financial data and market trends to provide investment recommendations or support financial planning for individuals and organizations.
Consultant: Offer economic expertise to businesses, governments, or non-profit organizations, assisting with strategic decision-making, market analysis, and economic policy development.
Academic Researcher: Pursue a career in academia or research, conducting in-depth economic research and contributing to the academic community through publications and teaching.
Data Analyst: Apply economic principles to analyze and interpret data, providing insights into economic trends, consumer behavior, and market dynamics for businesses and research organizations.
