Do you meet the requirements for admission?
Please check your credentials. If you meet the following requirements, you are eligible to apply for the Master’s program in Economics at the Universität Hamburg.
University degree
Depending on the profile of your first degree, i.e., your previous higher education, there are three application categories, each with its respective admission requirements:
a) a degree in Economics or 'Volkswirtschaftslehre'
b) a degree in a related subject, with sufficient advanced training in Economics
c) a degree in Mathematics, Mathematical Economics, Statistics or the equivalent
A. Applicants who have completed a degree in Economics or 'Volkswirtschaftslehre' are considered to have sufficient economic background to apply to the program.
B. Applicants with advanced training in Economics (i.e., a degree with strong focus on Economics) must show you have sufficient training in advanced economic analysis.
Your Transcript of Records must document the following types of courses:
- two lectures* in general economics, i.e., basic micro- and macroeconomics,
- three lectures* on advanced topics in economics, of which at least one must cover predominantly theoretical and one predominantly applied issues
- three lectures* in mathematics, statistics and econometrics, of which at least one must be in mathematics and one must be in either statistics or econometrics
In lieu of the three lectures in mathematics, statistics and econometrics, a GRE revised General Test with at least 155 points in the quantitative section, or a GRE Subject Test Mathematics with a score of at least 700 points will fulfill the requirement.
If you have more courses than required (for each area) choose which courses you want to have considered in the selection process. Clearly identify the required lectures on your transcript.
* A lecture must consist of at least 2 hours per week over the course of one semester.
C. Applicants with a degree in mathematics, econometrics, statistics, or the equivalent.
If you have completed a degree in one of these fields, you must show sufficient training in advanced mathematics to be admitted. This means your transcript of records must document the following types of courses:
- Lectures* on Linear Algebra and Analysis
- Lectures* on Statistics or Lectures* on Econometrics
Alternatively, a GRE revised General Test score of at least 155 points in the quantitative section, or a GRE Subject Test Mathematics score of at least 700 points may be submitted instead of the lectures to meet the requirement.
* A lecture must consist of at least 2 hours per week over the course of one semester.
If you have not received your degree certificate yet, you can submit the document by the end of the first semester of your master’s program.
English Language Proficiency Requirement
All applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency. Please submit your scores on one of the following English language tests:
- Revised TOEFL Paper-delivered Test: at least 22 points per skill (Reading, Listening, Writing)
- TOEFL internet-based test (test date scores): at least 92 points with at least 22 points per skill (Listening, Writing, Speaking, Reading)
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – Academic: Overall Band Score with at least 6.5 (Good Competent User) with at least 6.0 per skill
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
- Cambridge Higher Business English Certificate (BEC)
Test results remain valid for two years (counting back from the beginning of the application period on 15 February).
For details of the legal basis for the admission requirements, please see the specific regulations governing entrance into your chosen degree program (in German).
