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Eligibility assessment process - Economics, Institutions, and Behavior (M.Sc.)
1. Documents to be submitted
a) Application for admission (online application of the online application portal)
b) The first, fundamental university degree with final grade
c) The Transcript of Records for determining your previous course contents and knowledge in the economic sciences as well as the associated ancillary sciences (e.g. mathematics, statistics) of at least 72 credits (according to ECTS).
d) Certification of skills in English at Level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of the Council of Europe
e) Letter in English, approximately 2 DIN A4 pages in length, in which the applicant describes his/her personal disciplinary suitability, referring to the criteria indicated above, and providing reasons for why he/she has chosen the Master's program in Economics and Institutions with a focus on institutional economics in Marburg.
f) Tabular resume/CV (1 DIN A4 page)
g) Additional certifications of personal disciplinary suitability, which relate to the aforementioned criteria, as applicable.
2. Procedure on the basis of the submitted documents
Up to 8 suitability points can be achieved.
Achieving at least 5 points is considered suitable
Determination of suitability is made based on the following criteria:
a) Points are assigned in the following manner for the overall grade:
Grade points 15.0 to 13.0 (decimal grade 0.7 to 1.3) = 4 points
Grade points 10.9 to 12.9 (decimal grade 1.4 to 2.0) = 3 points
Grade points 8.6 to 10.8 (decimal grade 2.1 to 2.8) = 2 points
Grade points 7.0 to 8.5 (decimal grade 2.9 to 3.3) = 1 point
Grade points 5.0 to 6.9 (decimal grade 3.4 to 4.0) = 0 points
The specifications are based on the grade scale according to § 28 of the General Terms of the Philipps University Marburg. In the case of a degree from another university, the decimal grade given by the university applies. There is no conversion to the Marburg grading system.
b) Supplemental subject-based qualifications from the first professionally qualifying degree.
Certification of knowledge in economics through successfully completed relevant expansion and/or degree modules (maximum 3 points).
(0 points if less than 36 relevant ECTS points; 1 point if relevant ECTS points are between 36 and 54 points, 2 points if relevant ECTS points are between 54 and 72 points; 3 points otherwise)
c) Letter according to 1 e) and supplemental criteria (maximum 1 point).
In the letter and accompanying resume, the applicant should present his/her disciplinary and personal suitability and explain his/her expectations in commencing a Master of Science study program in "Economics and Institutions" in the Department of Economics of the Philipps University of Marburg.
Supplemental criteria, e.g. duration of studies, study abroad, relevant professional experience, etc.
Application & Deadline
Application for a Master's program with a degree from abroad - first semester
Application for a Master's program with a degree from abroad - higher semester
Application for a Master's program with a German degree - first semester
Application for a Master's program with a German degree - higher semester