Double Degree Programme with the University of Groningen

The Faculty of Business and Economics offers a double degree programme with the Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Groningen (Netherlands).

In four semesters, particularly qualified students can obtain the degree Master of Science in International Economics at the University of Göttingen and, in parallel, the degree Master of Science in International Economics and Sustainable Development at the University of Groningen.

The double degree programme offers an excellent opportunity to study internationally and opens up excellent career opportunities in multinational companies, national and international organisations and, last but not least, when applying for international doctoral programmes.

Profile of the Double Degree Programme

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  Start: Winter semester
  


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  Duration: 4 semesters
  


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  Language: German and English
  


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  Application: To the faculty
  


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  Credits: 120 credits
  


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  Capacity: 5 students per year
  

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  What is a double degree programme?
  
  
  
  

  
  

  A double degree programme is an integrated international course of study that takes place partly at a German institute of higher education and partly at an international partner university. In a double degree programme, national degrees from both partner universities are awarded, as opposed to a single joint-degree from both partner universities.

  
  

  In this programme, you spend two semesters at the University of Göttingen (in the first year, beginning in October) and two semesters at the University of Groningen (in the second year, beginning in September). In Groningen, you complete your Master's thesis in the fourth semester. As a graduate of the double degree programme, within four semesters, you earn two degrees from accredited master's programmes at two prestigious European universities with long traditions.

  
  

  
  
  • MSc in International Economics at the University of Göttingen, Germany
  
  
  • MSc International Economics and Sustainable Development at the University of Groningen, the Netherlands
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  



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  Application requirements for the double degree programme
  
  
  
  

  
  

  A prerequisite for participation in the double degree programme is acceptance to the Master's programme in International Economics.

  
  

  Particularly important factors for the application to participate in a double degree programme are the following admission requirements (see par. 6 of the study and examination regulations for the Master's programme in International Economics):

  
  

  
  
  • You have completed a bachelor's degree or an equivalent course of study with a minimum of 180 ECTS credits in the subject of economics or a closely related subject. Applicants must have completed at least 150 of the 180 ECTS credits at the time of application
  
  
  • Your grade point average (GPA) for the degree, or the GPA from your completed courses from previous studies is at least 2.6
  
  
  • You submit a convincing motivation letter
  
  

  
  

  Details:

  
  

  
  
  • Admissions regulations
  
  
  • Examination and study regulations
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  



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  Application for the double degree programme
  
  
  
  

  
  

  You apply as a normal student for the Master's programme in International Economics at the University of Göttingen.

  
  

  As part of the online application process for the Master's programme in International Economics you will be asked if you would like to simultaneously apply for the double degree programme with the University of Groningen. If you would like to apply for the programme, please complete the according fields in the online application, and also submit the following additional application documents:

  
  

  
  
  • A motivation statement (1 page max.) in English, which explains your interest in applying for the double degree programme, as well as your objective and expectations.
  
  
  • Proof of sufficient knowledge of English (please see Prüfungs- und Studienordnung (Examination and study regulations)).
  
  
  • Transcripts submitted for the application for the Master's programme in International Economics must either include an overall grade point average of your studies or your grade point average from your completed courses from previous studies.
  
  

  
  

  Applying for the double degree programme is only possible for the winter semester. The online application form is open from 1 April to 15 May of the same year for students starting in the winter semester.

  
  

  Detailed information about admission and the application process for the MSc in International Economics as well as the online application form is available on the website of the MSc in International Economics.

  
  

  
  
  • Online application form
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  



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  Programme structure of the double degree programme
  
  
  
  

  
  

  As part of the double degree programme, you will start your Master's degree at the University of Göttingen and take modules from the following areas in the 1st and 2nd semester:

  
  

  First academic year at the University of Göttingen (60 C)

  
  

  
  
  • Economic deepening (24 C)
  
  
  • Economic specialization (24-30 C)
  
  
  • Electives (6-12 C)
  
  

  
  

  You will transfer to Groningen for the 3rd semester and also write your Master's thesis there in the 4th semester:

  
  

  Second academic year at the University of Groningen (60 C)

  
  

  
  
  • Mandatory courses (20 C)
  
  
  • Electives A (10 C)
  
  
  • Electives B (10 C)
  
  
  • Master’s thesis (20 C)
  
  

  
  

  An overview of the modules that can be selected in each case can be found here (winter semester 2025/2026).