- Degree
- Master of Science in Economics, Institutions, and Behaviour
- Course location
- Marburg
- Teaching language
- • English
- Languages
- Some of the courses on the long list of electives are taught in languages other than English.
- Full-time / part-time
- • full-time
- Programme duration
- 4 semesters
- Beginning
- Winter and summer semester
- Application deadline
- The application deadline for the winter semester is 15 July.
The application deadline for the summer semester is 15 January.
The online application system is available between 1 October and 15 January as well as between 1 April and 15 July. Applying as early as possible is recommended for international students who require a visa for Germany. Applicants who submit their complete application early increase their chances of receiving accommodation in one of the university's residence halls.
- Tuition fees per semester in EUR
- None
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- No
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- Description/content
- The MSc in Economics, Institutions, and Behaviour offers comprehensive training in economics and is taught entirely in English. This programme distinguishes itself from standard MSc Economics curricula through its distinctive focus on the economic analysis of institutions, integrating behavioural perspectives. This emphasis stems from the understanding that an economy's performance critically depends on its institutions — ranging from formal laws, regulations, social security systems, and central bank design to informal institutions like social norms.
After completing foundational courses, students can tailor their studies by choosing from three specialisation areas: Political Economy; Sustainability; and Money, Accounting, and Finance.
Students in the MSc in Economics, Institutions, and Behaviour benefit significantly from joining an international cohort, experiencing small class sizes that foster intensive interaction with lecturers, and engaging with a programme backed by many years of successful delivery.