This page contains useful information for applicants interested in the bachelor's program in Economics.
You should be really interested in scientifically analyzing questions from the field of Economics. It is also important that you:
During the first two years of the program, you will, first and foremost, learn fundamental analytical skills. You will then move on to applying these skills practically. By proceeding in this way, we can ensure that our students get a thorough education, which enables them to either pursue a challenging master’s program, or successfully begin a career.
The Department of Economics can admit 220 applicants per year. The program always starts in the fall semester. Some of these study places are reserved for international applicants. The remaining study places are allocated through a selection process. The process considers the overall grade achieved in your university entrance qualification and relevant practical, extracurricular activities. You can find out more in the current version of the selection statutes (in German), under section 6 in particular. This document is currently only available in German.
If, as a German applicant with an Abitur, your grade average is better than approximately 2.6, you have a good chance of being allocated a study place. Practical experience in an area related to Economics can increase the likelihood that you will be allocated a study place. Factors such as the number of semesters between obtaining your university entrance qualification and beginning your studies, cases of hardship, or having already successfully completed a degree program are also considered.
Are you unsure about whether you are likely to be admitted? If in doubt, apply! The application doesn’t take much time to complete, and applying is the only way you can be included in the selection process.
You can find further information on the bachelor's program in Economics in our FAQ.