Economics, B.Sc.
In economics, among other things, the following questions are discussed intensively:
- How can you explain and effectively fight unemployment?
- Is increasing globalization a curse or blessing for the German economy?
- German society is aging. What are the economic policy challenges?
- What sustainable effects can be expected from the implementation of the Kyoto Protocol on CO2 reduction?
- Are tuition fees unsocial? How do markets work, e.g. for education?
If you are interested in such questions, economics has a wide range of activities: you learn to understand complicated phenomena of the economy. This gives you a sound basis for making your own decisions.
The one-subject Bachelor of Economics qualifies you for a practical job. In addition to the purely economic subjects, the training focuses on methods for analyzing economic processes and economic institutions. In the course of your studies, you develop an understanding of macroeconomic relationships and can thus contribute to solving cross-company economic problems.
Programme facts
| Degree | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) |
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| Duration | 6 semesters, 180 ECTS |
| Language of instruction | German, English |
| Required German | C1 |
| Required English | B1 |
| Study mode | Full-Time |
| Start | Winter semester |
| Application | Via uni-assist, winter semester until 30.06 |
| Admission | No admission restriction: every eligible applicant is admitted |
| Tuition fee | €0 per semester for international students |
| Semester contribution | €315.30 per semester |
What the tuition fee consists of
Will I get in
Every applicant who meets the formal requirements is admitted — but places can run out before the deadline, so apply at the start of the window.
How the selection works and how strong the competition is — we go through it against your certificate when we select programmes for you.
Programme selection →What you study
In the first four semesters, students learn the basics of Economics (Economics), Business Administration (BWL) and Business Informatics (WI). The last two semesters serve to deepen the economics. In addition, further content from the areas of business administration or WI.
The full curriculum and the programme's parameters are part of programme selection: we compare them with your profile.
Pick programmesCareer
- Large Enterprises (Industry, Banks)
- Public Service (Ministries)
- Chambers, Trade Associations, Trade Unions
- Supranational institutions such as EU and UN
- Management consultancies, market research institutes
- Trading Company, Financial Services
Cost of study
| Tuition fee of the federal state (Saxony-Anhalt), international students | €0 |
|---|---|
| Semester contribution | €315.30 |
Requirements and application
| Previous education | A school certificate that gives access to university in Germany — directly or after a Studienkolleg. |
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| Language | German C1, English B1 — confirmed by a certificate when you apply |
| Application | Via uni-assist, winter semester until 30.06 |
The procedure and the set of documents depend on your certificate. We check the university's requirements against your documents and give you a list: what to submit, how to certify and translate it, where and when to apply.
Check the requirementsHow to get into this programme
- 1Check your certificate and its recognitionDirect admission, a year at a university at home, or Studienkolleg first — this decides the whole plan.
- 2German up to C1 and a certificateDSH or TestDaF has to be passed before you apply.
- 3Documents and translationsCertified translations of the certificate and transcript, an APS if required. 3–4 weeks.
- 4Application via uni-assist until 30.06uni-assist checks documents for 4–6 weeks — send them well before the deadline.
- 5Admission, visa, movingPlan 2–3 months for the visa and the blocked account in parallel.
How to apply
You can submit the application yourself or with our help — the university decides on admission in both cases.
Applications go through the university's portal or uni-assist. Typical mistakes:
- ×incorrectly made certified copies and translations
- ×a wrong set of documents
- ×the application submitted the wrong way
- ×errors or gaps in the application form
- ×the application submitted at the wrong time — too early or too late
An incomplete or incorrectly prepared application is excluded from the selection — it can no longer be corrected after the deadline.
StudyInFocus does not represent the university and does not influence the admission decision. We do not sell study places and do not guarantee admission — this is a service for preparing and submitting documents on the applicant's side.
If your level is not enough yet
The two most common stoppers are a language level below the requirement and a certificate without direct admission. Both can be solved, but they take months — plan them now, not after a rejection.
Questions about this programme
How much does the programme cost?
What language level do I need?
When do I need to apply?
Don't postpone the application
The deadline is 30.06.2027 (259 days left). Language, translations and the document check take months, not weeks. In 30 minutes we will build a plan backwards from the deadline and tell you honestly whether you can make it.