The application for our master's programmes is made via the Faculty of Business and Economics. The standard period of study for all master's programmes is four semesters (2 years).

Please note:

For the majority of our programmes you need a certain level of knowledge of the German language in order to study in Göttingen.

We offer two English-language master's programmes: The MSc in Development Economics and the MA in History of Global Markets. The MA in History of Global Markets can be studied either in German or in English or in a combination of both languages.

Application Periods

You can apply to our master's programmes for both the winter semester and the summer semester.

Exceptions are the Master's programme in Applied Statistics and the Master's programme in Management. For these programmes, application is only possible for the winter semester.

Start of studies in winter semester (October):

• 1 April to 15 May of a year

Start of studies in summer semester (April):

• 1 October to 15 November of a year

For the Master's programme in Development Economics, different application periods apply for citizens of EU countries and for citizens of non-EU countries. The programme begins in the winter semester:

• EU citizens: 1 April to 15 May of the same year


• Non-EU citizens: 1 October to 15 November of the previous year

Admission Requirements

The prerequisite for an application is a bachelor's degree of at least six semesters in a relevant subject with at least 180 credits. At least 150 of the 180 credits must be proven at the time of application.

In addition, you must demonstrate knowledge in specific fields (like for example business, economics, mathematics or statistics) by successfully completing corresponding modules. This is usually the case if, after your bachelor's degree, you decide to enrol in a consecutive master's programme in your subject area, meaning one that already builds on a bachelor's programme.

Detailed information on the master's programmes of the faculty as well as on the application and selection process can be found on the respective programme pages.

Every semester, the faculty holds the information and application day for master's programmes, at which we present our programmes. Interested students from Göttingen as well as other universities are cordially invited to participate.

Which master's programmes do we offer after which bachelor's degree?

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  Bachelor of Science in Business
  
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  • Master of Science in Finance, Accounting, and Taxes (Double Degree Option)
  
  
  • Master of Science in Management (Double Degree Option)
  
  
  • Master of Science in Applied Statistics
  
  
  • Master of Arts in History of Global Markets (Multiple Degree Option)
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  



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  Bachelor of Science in Economics
  
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  • Master of Science in International Economics (Double Degree Option)
  
  
  • Master of Science in Development Economics (English-language programme/ Double Degree Option)
  
  
  • Master of Science in Applied Statistics
  
  
  • Master of Arts in History of Global Markets (Multiple Degree Option)
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  



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  Two-Subject Bachelor’s Programme, Economics (Bachelor of Arts)
  
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  • Master of Science in International Economics (Double Degree Option)
  
  
  • Master of Science in Development Economics (English-language programme/ Double Degree Option)
  
  
  • Master of Science in Applied Statistics
  
  

  
  

  Please refer to the current examination and study regulations for information on which combinations of compulsory electives and profiles you can take in the bachelor's programme in order to fulfil the admission criteria for the respective master's programme.

  
  

  
  
  
  



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  Bachelor of Arts in Sustainable Development
  
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  • Master of Science in International Economics (Double Degree Option)
  
  
  • Master of Science in Development Economics (English-language programme/ Double Degree Option)
  
  

  
  

  In addition, you can study the following master's programmes offered by other faculties:

  
  

  
  
  • Master's programme in Agricultural Sciences leading to the degree Master of Science (MSc) in Agricultural Sciences (Faculty of Agricultural Sciences)
  
  
  • Master's programme in Ethnology/Social and Cultural Anthropology leading to the degree Master of Arts (MA) in Ethnology/Social and Cultural Anthropology (Faculty of Social Sciences)
  
  
  • English-language Master's programme Modern Indian Studies leading to the degree Master of Arts (MA) in Modern Indian Studies (Faculty of Social Sciences)
  
  
  • English-language Master's programme in Sustainable International Agriculture leading to the degree Master of Science (MSc) in Sustainable International Agriculture (Faculty of Agricultural Sciences)
  
  

  
  

  Please also note the following information in the examination and study regulations of the bachelor's programme "Sustainable Development Studies":

  
  

  
  
  • Students pursuing the consecutive master's programme "Development Economics" are recommended to major in "Development Economics".
  
  
  • Students pursuing the consecutive master's programme "International Economics" are recommended to major in "Globalisation".
  
  
  • Students pursuing the consecutive master's programme "Agricultural Sciences" or "Sustainable International Agriculture" are recommended to major in "Sustainability".
  
  
  • Students pursuing the consecutive master's programme "Modern Indian Studies" or "Ethnology" are recommended to major in "Regional Studies" with the corresponding module selection.
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  




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  Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems
  
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  • Master of Science in Business Information Systems
  
  
  • Master of Science in Applied Statistics
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  



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  Bachelor of Arts in Business and Human Resource Education
  
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  • Master of Education in Business and Human Resource Education

  
  

  
  
  
  



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  Master of Arts in History of Global Markets (Multiple Degree Option)
  
  
  
  

  
  

  The master's programme examines the history of global markets and draws important lessons for shaping the future. As an interdisciplinary subject, it brings together economics and business administration, history as well as social and political sciences.

  
  

  The economic history specialisation focuses on global history, corporate history and consumer history.

  
  

  The programme is open to anyone with a Bachelor's degree in economic and social history, modern and contemporary history, economics, business administration, sociology, political science or a related subject.

  
  

  
  
  • Master of Arts in History of Global Markets (Multiple Degree Option)

  
  

  
  
  
  



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  Master of Science in Applied Statistics
  
  
  
  

  
  

  The master's programme is designed in such a way that students with bachelor's degrees in a wide range of subjects can also complete it: from business administration and economics to psychology and forestry.

  
  

  Hands-on experience plays a major role in the degree programme. You will not only learn the methodology, but also how to practically implement the analysis of complex data in software packages such as R and ultimately prepare and present it in a generally understandable way.

  
  

  Furthermore, you can complete the internship, the project seminar and the final thesis together with a business partner.

  
  

  
  
  • Master of Science in Applied Statistics