Economics (Master of Science, 1-Subject)
About 150 students are currently enrolled in the M.Sc. Economics programme, the largest English-language master's programme at the Trier University. The programme was recently ranked by the renowned CHE (Centre for Higher Education) as being one of three top Economics master's programmes in Germany. During the first semester of studies, the students take courses in Advanced Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Econometrics that provide a solid foundation for the following two semesters of field courses. By their respective choice of field courses, students can either specialize in Political Economy, Labor Markets, Finance, Social Security and Health Systems, or Empirical Analysis. Most courses have a strong focus on international and in particular European topics. Depending on the chosen specialization, students are also required to take courses from related departments, such as statistics, political science, business administration, or sociology, thus making the master's programme truly interdisciplinary. In the fourth semester, the students write their master thesis. Students who are interested in broadening their knowledge about the European Union not only theoretically, but also practically, have many opportunities to achieve this goal by either doing an internship in Germany itself or in nearby Luxembourg, France, or Belgium during the semester breaks or by participating in one of the two double master's programmes that are offered. By studying one year in Trier and one year at either the University of Warsaw in Poland or the University of Bergamo in Italy, students can earn two master degrees in just two years.
“The University of Trier offers challenging courses that makes for an enriching educational experience. Moreover, the friendly and kind-hearted professors help cultivate a welcoming environment for international students such as myself."
Nam Ngoc Le (Vietnam)
| Course | Economics |
| Degree | Master of Science |
| Program type | 1-Subject |
| Course length | 4 semester |
| ECTS (Credits) | 120 |
| Admission restrictions | none (Winter Semester 2025/26) | none (Summer Semester 2026) |
| Course starts | Winter Semester | Summer Semester |
| Language of Instruction | English |
Programme Co-ordinator | Economics Programme
Tobias Kranz
Tel.: +49 651 201-2737
E-Mail: fsb.vwl@uni-trierde
Subject and Degree Specific information
Study Documents
A single-subject master’s degree programme has a standard period of study of four semesters.
- Module overview | Economics (Master of Science, 1-subject)
- Curriculum| Economics (Master of Science, 1-subject)
The subject examination regulations [german] regulate the purpose, content and procedure of the examinations and are legally binding. If you have specific questions about the content of an individual examination, please connect your examiners, otherwise contact the departmental academic advisor. The University Examination Office will answer any questions regarding the organisation of examinations.
Themodule descriptions specify the modules laid out in the examination regulations and provide information on the content of the courses in the modules as well as the learning objectives and competences to be acquired.
Application and Admission
§ 2 Admission requirements and recommended basic knowledge
(1) In addition to the admission requirements regulated in § 2 general subject examination regulations for masters degree (in german), students of the Master's degree programme in Economics must fulfil the following additional requirements:
a) Proof of a Bachelor's degree
1. with a grade of 2.9 or better in an economics degree programme or.
2. with a grade of 2.5 or better in another degree programme which includes at least 60 credit points (one third of the assessed coursework) in the fields of economics, mathematics and/or statistics. The decision as to whether the required credit points in economics, mathematics and/or statistics have been achieved is made by the Examination Board on a case-by-case basis.
b) Proof of knowledge of English in accordance with § 4 (2) of the current version of the enrolment regulations of Trier University (in german).
(2) For students who have started a double Master's degree programme at the foreign partner university in accordance with § 11, the admission requirements for the degree programme at the partner university apply in deviation from paragraph 1.
Further information on application, admission and enrolment is summarised on the application page.
This information is a non-binding overview in English. The legal text of the respective order applies (in german).
Internship
An internship is not compulsory in this programme.
Nevertheless, it is recommended to make contact with employers through internships at an early stage and get to know the future working world. The university supports internships in Germany and abroad through Career Services by providing information and internships offers.
Stay abroad
A study abroad is not compulsory, but is recommended.
The university supports study and internship stays abroad through numerous exchange programmes. Further information: