European Economics (MSc) – Double Degree University of Tübingen

The MSc European Economics is a unique double degree programme offering a comprehensive and flexible graduate level economics education combined with an integrated year of study in either Pavia (Italy), Nottingham (England) or Marseille (France).

Students spend one year at the University of Tübingen and one year at the partner university of their choice, either the Università degli studi di Pavia, the University of Nottingham or Aix-Marseille Université. Living and studying in Italy, England or France, students gain valuable skills and capacities necessary to compete in the European economic world. Due to the international focus of the programme, graduates are able to get into different working procedures in different countries efficiently and adopt beneficial practices employed in other cultures.

In addition to the MSc in European Economics, students are granted a Master’s degree from their chosen partner university. Thus, graduates have a wide range of career options in international companies or institutions in the public sector.

The Master of Science programme in European Economics is completed at the University of Tübingen and either at the Università degli Studi di Pavia, the University of Nottingham or Aix-Marseille Université.

The part of the programme that is completed at the University of Tübingen is divided into three main areas of study: core studies, specialisation studies, and elective studies. Students focus on up to two specialisations from the areas of economics, international economics, finance, and econometrics. To complete the programme, students have to obtain a total of 120 ECTS credits, 60 ECTS credits at each of the two universities.

For the Pavia option, there are two modes of study, depending on whether or not the Master's thesis is completed at the University of Tübingen. Students who choose to spend their first year at the University of Tübingen will write the Master's thesis while studying at the University of Pavia in their second year. Students studying at the University of Pavia in their first year will write the Master's thesis at the University of Tübingen. As a consequence, the course load for each institution depends on whether the student is in the first or second year of the programme.

With the Nottingham option, students spend their first year in Nottingham studying "Environmental Leadership and Management" before they continue their studies in Tübingen during their second year, which includes writing a Master's thesis co-supervised by one professor from each university.

When choosing the Marseille option, students begin their studies in Tübingen and take modules based on the track they want to follow in the second year in Marseille: Economics or Finance. They will also write their Master's thesis at Aix-Marseille Université.

For further information, please take a look at our website.

Università degli Studi di Pavia (Italy)
University of Nottingham (England)
Aix-Marseille Université (France)

An internship is not compulsory for all tracks but exists in some. All students may receive support in finding an internship.

Admission to the Master of Science in European Economics requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Economics with a grade better than 2.5, preferably a degree that amounts to 180 ECTS credits. Applicants are expected to be familiar with the basic principles, theories and concepts in the field of economics. In addition, sound intermediate level knowledge in three of the following areas is expected:

• Microeconomics
• Trade Theory and Policy
• Finance
• Quantitative Methods (Mathematics / Statistics / Econometrics)

For further information about the application process, please see our website.

Enrolment fees at the University of Tübingen are currently approx. 200 EUR per semester. This includes use of local public transport free of charge on Mondays to Fridays in the evening, at weekends and on public holidays. In addition, students may purchase a semester ticket for unlimited use of public transport in the city of Tübingen and the surrounding area (currently approx. 160 EUR).

Estimated basic student expenses are around 1,000 EUR per month according to the Tübingen Student Services organisation (“Studierendenwerk”), including rent for student accommodation. Rent for private accommodation will be more expensive.

ERASMUS, DAAD-Scholarships, Franco-German University Scholarships

The Centre for Corporate Contact brings together companies, students and instructors. It initiates contact between companies or public institutions and students, supports students in career planning and entry and introduces interesting academic topics to the public. This centre promotes cooperation with those in responsible positions and thus contributes to the successful start of our graduates' careers.

Accommodation is available through the Student Services organisation (“Studierendenwerk“) or on the private market. Rooms in student accommodation cost approx. 250–480 EUR per month. As Tübingen is a very attractive place to live, private accommodation is more expensive and can take some effort to find. To make sure you find a suitable place to live, you should start looking as early as possible.

We recommend you apply for student accommodation through the “Studierendenwerk” at the same time that you apply for admission to the Master's programme (please see: https://www.my-stuwe.de/en/housing/halls-of-residence-tuebingen/ and https://www.my-stuwe.de/en/housing/faqs/) and send in a copy of your notification of admission as soon as you have received it (your application won’t be finally processed before the “Studierendenwerk” has received proof of your admission). For further information check out the “Studierendenwerk” pages on housing in Tübingen (https://www.my-stuwe.de/en/housing/housing-infos/).

University of Tübingen

Innovative, interdisciplinary, international: These three words summarise what makes the University of Tübingen special. Excellent research and teaching are Tübingen’s answer to the challenges of the future in a globalised world. We maintain exchanges with partners around the globe. Networks and cooperation across faculty and subject boundaries are the pillars of our successful strategy. This is reflected in our good position in international rankings. In addition, we are one of the eleven German universities distinguished with the title of “excellent.”

The University of Tübingen has been a place of top-level research and excellent teaching for more than 500 years. Some 28,500 students from Germany and around the world are enrolled here in our more than 200 study programmes, including numerous international programmes taught entirely in English.

The University of Tübingen is a member of the European University Alliance “CIVIS – A European Civic University” (https://civis.eu/en), offering a wide range of special exchange opportunities for students).

Tübingen...

• is in south-western Germany, about 40 kilometres south of Stuttgart.
• has some 93,000 inhabitants. The town’s many students and its numerous young families make Tübingen Germany’s youngest city by average age.
• is one of the most coveted places to study in Germany – both because of the excellent conditions for students and researchers, and the unique charm of the town.
• boasts a renowned historic centre with many cafés, restaurants, and shops, and outstanding cultural activities.
• is a very safe place to be, with excellent public transport.
• is well known for its eco-friendly attitudes.
• is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The Black Forest and the Swabian Jura hills are not far away and provide excellent opportunities for climbing, canoeing, hiking, biking – and skiing in winter.