OpenFieldUni Göttingen Master of Science (MSc) in Development Economics (English-taught)
Germany's leading two-year Master's degree in development economics, offering rigorous training in econometric impact evaluation, microfinance, rural poverty alleviation, and climate shocks.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in economics or closely related field with at least 18 ECTS in mathematics/statistics and 60 ECTS in economics.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all bands) or TOEFL iBT 90.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE General test recommended for international applicants.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated commitment to empirical development analysis.
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- DAAD EPOS Full Scholarships covering monthly living allowance of €934/month and travel subsidies
- Application fee
- €0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 tuition fees.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 15, 2026 (DAAD EPOS scholarship application deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Göttingen documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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