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Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Berlin, GermanyReviewed 22 October 2026

Humboldt's four-semester Economics MSc emphasises quantitative economics and is taught in English except taxation courses.

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Humboldt's four-semester Economics MSc emphasises quantitative economics and is taught in English except taxation courses. It should not be confused with the former Economics and Management Science programme, which no longer admits students.

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Academic eligibility

  • The institutional record requires 60 ECTS of economics, excluding mathematics, statistics, econometrics and the thesis, plus 24 methodological ECTS.
  • Applicants awaiting graduation may have no more than 30 ECTS outstanding; equivalence and selection remain university decisions.

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Language requirements

  • English C1 is required; IELTS Academic 7.0 is a published example.
  • No minimum German is listed for this degree.

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Study intakes

  • Winter entry is listed; a first-semester summer intake was not verified.

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Application deadlines

  • The listing gives a recurring 1–31 May window.
  • Access protection prevented confirming a separate 2027 notice on Humboldt's main admissions pages; check the current call directly.

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International tuition

  • The institution-supplied DAAD record lists no tuition, with a semester contribution additional.
  • Its undated contribution amount is not quoted as a verified 2027 rate.

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Scholarships & funding

  • Humboldt's Deutschlandstipendium is open to eligible enrolled students of all nationalities and provides EUR 300 per month for at least two semesters.
  • The official homepage announces a November 2026 application call for funding beginning 1 April 2027.
  • Selection considers achievement and additional personal/social criteria; admission does not assure an award.

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What can international students study at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin?

Selected programme options include Economics MSc. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin?

The institutional record requires 60 ECTS of economics, excluding mathematics, statistics, econometrics and the thesis, plus 24 methodological ECTS. Applicants awaiting graduation may have no more than 30 ECTS outstanding; equivalence and selection remain university decisions. English C1 is required; IELTS Academic 7.0 is a published example. No minimum German is listed for this degree.

How much are international tuition fees at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin?

The institution-supplied DAAD record lists no tuition, with a semester contribution additional. Its undated contribution amount is not quoted as a verified 2027 rate. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin?

The listing gives a recurring 1–31 May window. Access protection prevented confirming a separate 2027 notice on Humboldt's main admissions pages; check the current call directly. Winter entry is listed; a first-semester summer intake was not verified. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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