M.A. 3 Semesters

International Economics

Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin Berlin, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

M.A.

Duration

3 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Sep 2026

uni-assist

Required

ECTS Credits

90 ECTS

Programme Start

Winter semester (1 Oct)

Intake

Winter

Winter semester (1 Oct). Applications: German degree holders 15 Apr - 15 Jun via S.A.M.; international degree holders 15 Mar - 15 May via uni-assist. 3 semesters / 90 ECTS (4 if the integrated practicum is required).

IELTS

IELTS 6.0+

German Requirement

German-taught programmes require German proficiency as specified on each programme page; l...

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Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin

Fachhochschulen / HAW · Berlin

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: None (public university)
semester contribution:: Semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) at the current HWR Berlin rate applies each semester

Non-EU / International

tuition:: None (public university)
semester contribution:: Semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) at the current HWR Berlin rate applies each semester

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Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin, a Fachhochschulen / HAW in Berlin, Germany offers an M.A. in International Economics, spanning 3 semesters (90 ECTS credits). The programme holds Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt) accreditation. International applicants apply through uni-assist. Intake begins in Winter semester (1 Oct). GradGermany provides end-to-end support for Indian students applying to master's programmes in Germany — from eligibility assessment and SOP review to visa guidance and post-arrival settlement.

Language Requirements

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

Very good English at elevated B2 (CEFR) - TOEFL iBT 83+, IELTS 6.0+, TOEIC 1200+, PTE 67+, Cambridge 170+, Oxford 126+, UNIcert II; exempt with two semesters studied in English or GMAT

German Language

German-taught programmes require German proficiency as specified on each programme page; levels are not published centrally on one admissions page. International applicants with foreign certificates apply via uni-assist (VPD procedure) for most bachelors; masters of Faculty 1 also go through uni-assist.

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Application Periods

Semester

Admission Requirements

The following is a summarised overview of requirements for this programme. Always verify details directly with the university before applying.

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor or equivalent degree

Additional Requirements

Minimum 210 ECTS (180 ECTS possible - additional 30 ECTS via integrated practicum)
Documented completion of macroeconomics, microeconomics, and international economics coursework

Requirements are summarised for informational purposes. Refer to the university's official admissions office for complete and current requirements.

Locations

Berlin

Subject Groups

Economics & Finance

Study Fields

Volkswirtschaftslehre

Study Forms

Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin welcomes international applicants for its M.A. in International Economics in Berlin. You will typically need a recognised bachelor's degree in a related field, language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 3 semesters (approximately 1.5 years), totalling 90 ECTS credits.

Tuition fees vary. Most public German universities charge no tuition — only a semester contribution of approximately €150–€350. Additional costs include health insurance (~€120/month), the blocked account requirement (€11,904/year), and living expenses.

International applicants apply through uni-assist (the central application platform for German universities). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.

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