International Economics and Public Policy Mainz University
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Mainz
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
Economics
Focus
International Economics, Public Policy
Target group
The course aims to convey in-depth scientific knowledge in particular in the fields of 'International Business Relations' and 'Business Politics'. This will prepare students for managerial positions in business and administration - in particular with companies and organisations whose activities are strongly influenced by international economics and political framework conditions.
Annotation
Commencement of studies in winter semester recommended.
There is a possibility to apply for participation in a joint double degree course in cooperation with Szkoła Główna Handlowa (SGH) Warsaw or Université Clermont Auvergne (UCA). The Master's degree is then completed with two academic degrees, a national and an international academic degree. The course is taught in English.
If the Bachelor degree certificate is not available by the application deadline, but at least 135 credit points can be demonstrated: Submit a certificate of study and examinations and the average grade achieved so far. (This certificate must be issued by the relevant higher education, original or officially authenticated copy).
After enrolment, the diploma must be submitted.
If the degree was obtained abroad: officially authenticated copy of a certificate of recognition (responsible: Student Service - Admission International).
Area of study
- Partner institution: University Warsaw School of Economics (SGH) in Republic of Poland (International degree: Master of Science, M.Sc.)
- Partner institution: Université Clermont Auvergne in French Republic (International degree: Master of Science, M.Sc.)
Admission requirements
Evidence of a Bachelor's degree in an Economics degree course with a standard period of study of at least 6 semesters or an equivalent degree in a related subject from a university in Germany or abroad.
Proof of required language skills in English. If the first degree or a higher level degree demonstrated is a course conducted continuously in English or if the applicant's mother tongue is English, this counts as evidence of sufficient English language proficiency.
Letter of motivation in English (maximum one page) and tabular CV in English (maximum two pages).
No German language proficiency is required for the Master's degree course in International Economics and Public Policy.
Lecture period
- Summer semester 2027: 12.04.2027 - 10.07.2027End of lectures in Medicine and Dentistry at 17.07.2027
- Winter semester 2027/2028: 18.10.2027 - 12.02.2028End of lectures in Medicine and Dentistry: 06.02.2027
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
09.11.2026 - 04.12.2026
IMPORTANT: Due to a change in the applicant and student administration system, the application periods for Master’s degree programmes for the 2027 summer semester will be postponed on a one-off basis. Participation in the lottery procedure for Master's degree programs (winter semester 01.08.-31.08.; summer semester 01.02.-28.02.): https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/losverfahren Please also note the earlier registration deadlines for the aptitude test in the respective subjects.Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
09.11.2026 - 04.12.2026
IMPORTANT: Due to a change in the applicant and student administration system, the application periods for Master’s degree programmes for the 2027 summer semester will be postponed on a one-off basis. Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (www.studium.uni-mainz.de/anerkennung). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
09.11.2026 - 04.12.2026
IMPORTANT: Due to a change in the applicant and student administration system, the application periods for Master’s degree programmes for the 2027 summer semester will be postponed on a one-off basis. Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (www.uni-mainz.de/incoming). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Until 04.12.2026 (Universitywide deadline)
IMPORTANT: Due to a change in the applicant and student administration system, the application periods for Master’s degree programmes for the 2027 summer semester will be postponed on a one-off basis.
Winter semester (2027/2028)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.04.2027 - 15.05.2027
Participation in the lottery procedure for Master's degree programmes (winter semester 01.08.-31.08; summer semester 01.08.-31.08): https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/losverfahren Please also note the earlier registration deadlines for the aptitude test in the respective subjects.Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Until 15.05.2027 (Universitywide deadline)Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.04.2027 - 15.05.2027
Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/anerkennung). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.04.2027 - 15.05.2027
Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/anerkennung). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.
Languages of instruction
Main language
English