Program details
English
Language of Instruction
Oct, Apr
Available Intake(s)
The Master's programme in Quantitative Economics at Kiel University provides students with a comprehensive, rigorous, and critical understanding of theoretical and applied economics, statistics, and econometrics. The primary objective of the programme is to enable graduates to understand, discuss, and interpret key concepts and methods in economic and econometric sciences. Students learn to apply advanced quantitative techniques, including methods of statistical learning and artificial intelligence, to analyse complex economic problems using both traditional cross-sectional and time series data, as well as large-scale and unstructured datasets. Emphasis is placed on developing the ability to independently design and implement innovative solutions based on sound analytical reasoning. Graduates of the programme are proficient in applying advanced quantitative methods and conducting empirical investigations using diverse and high-dimensional data. They also develop a critical understanding of the scientific concepts and methods they employ, preparing them for careers in academia, policy institutions, and data-intensive industries.
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The Master's programme is organised in five parts: Compulsory Section in Economics (24 ECTS) Compulsory Section in Statistics and Econometrics (36 ECTS) Compulsory Elective Section in Economics (12 ECTS) Compulsory Elective Section in Applied Empirical Methods (18 ECTS) Master's thesis (30 ECTS) During the first three semesters, the core courses in economics, econometrics and statistics are obligatory. The core economic courses are Advanced Microeconomics, Advanced Macroeconomics and Economic Dynamics. The core econometrics courses are Econometric Methods, Time Series Econometrics and Bayesian Econometrics. The core statistic courses are Probability Calculus, Inferential Statistics and Nonparametric Statistics. The second and third semesters offer specialisation courses in Economics and Applied Empirical Methods. In Economics, students can choose from the modules Applied Microeconomics, Macroeconomics & Growth, Financial Economics, International Economics, Spatial Economics, Public Economics and Environmental & Resource Economics. Quantitative specialisation courses to choose from include Panel Econometrics, Macroeconometrics, Multivariate Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Microeconometrics, Univariate Time Series Analysis, Multivariate Methods, Data Mining, Statistical Computing, Applied Business Cycle Analysis and Forecasting, Labour Econometrics, Spatial Econometrics, Econometrics for Financial Markets, Statistics for Financial Markets, Advanced Time Series Analysis and Portfolio Analysis. The fourth semester is reserved for completion of the Master's thesis. Documents: Examination regulations (Fachprüfungsordnung, English) (pdf) Fachprüfungsordnung (German) (pdf) Modules and course descriptions (Module Handbook) (pdf) A wide range of specialised courses offered on a regular basis gives students an insight into many areas of economic research arising through cooperation with the Kiel Institute for the World Economy. Study plan: | Language training provided International guest lecturers Integrated/optional study abroad unit(s) International comparisons and thematic reference to the international context | German language courses: No | English language courses: No
As of Sep 7, 2026, verify on the university’s site.
Application period with a Bachelor's degree obtained in other countries via uni-assist: Winter semester: 1 April – 31 May Summer semester: 1 October – 30 November Application period with a Bachelor's degree obtained in Germany via Kiel University: Winter semester: 1 June to 1 August Summer semester: 1 December to 1 February | Please find more details on this website.
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No minimum language level required
Tuition Fee
No tuition fee
This university charges no tuition fee. A compulsory semester contribution (administration, student services and usually a local transport pass) is normally still payable and is not included here.
Looking for living expenses, accommodation, scholarships, placements, or campus facilities? See the university page.
An enrolment fee ("Einschreibgebühr") of 55 EUR is charged for the first enrolment at Kiel University. A semester contribution ("Semesterbeitrag") currently amounting to 403 EUR must be paid each semester. This covers administration fees ("Verwaltungskostenbeitrag"), free public transport ("bundesweites Semesterticket") for trains and buses, reduced lunch prices, a culture ticket and other benefits for students.
No
Please find information on accommodation in Kiel on the following website: https://www.international.uni-kiel.de/en/incomings/planning-arrival-and-stay/accomodation.
The monthly costs of living in Germany are currently at least 992 EUR per month. Please note that when applying for a visa (from countries requiring a visa) and also later in Germany when extending a residence permit, financial means in the amount of the living costs for one year (11,904 EUR) must be proven. More information can be found here: www.international.uni-kiel.de/en/incomings/planning-arrival-and-stay/visa.
No minimum language level required
We provide an optional self-test for your own assessment of knowledge that is required in our Master's programmes. Check here for more information.
None
Please find details on the course website.
Yes
Kiel University and the Department of Economics offer exchange programmes for spending a semester at a partner university abroad (ERASMUS and direct partnerships with universities worldwide). For students interested in such exchange programmes, we recommend going abroad in the third semester of the programme. The credits from the partner university can be transferred to the programme.
The Department of Economics and the Kiel Institute for the World Economy offer jobs as student assistants. Students can apply for these jobs upon availability.
Welcome event Tutors Cultural and linguistic preparation
Career counselling: https://www.careercenter.uni-kiel.de/en/career-counselling Career Centre seminars: https://www.careercenter.uni-kiel.de/en/seminars
International students receive support by Kiel University's International Centre in manifold ways: www.international.uni-kiel.de/en/.
This university has not published its own document list, so this is what a student going to Germany is generally asked for. Confirm the exact list with the university.
Bucerius Law School
Funding
Merit- and need-based awards toward the EUR 25,000 tuition fee
Applicants to the Master of Law and Business (LLM/MLB) programme; early-bird and scholarship deadline is January 15 for the September intake
National Merit Foundation
Funding
Full tuition waiver
For students admitted to an accredited university program, based on financial need and merit.
Il servizio di scambio accademico tedesco (DAAD)
Funding
EUR Research Stays, Scholarships, and Master's Programs
Students from pontifical universities.
Master of Science in Quantitative Economics is a Master program in Statistics offered by Kiel University in Kiel, Germany.
Minimum qualification required: Applicants are expected to hold a Bachelor's degree or a comparable university degree (minimum grade 2.5) with a regular period of university education of three years or more and 180 ECTS credit points or more. In the 180 credit points, the following needs to be contained: 35 credit points from courses on principles of economics (i.e., courses on microeconomic theory and courses on macroeconomic theory), with no overlapping in substance, and from courses on quantitative methods, with no overlapping in substance, of which at least: 10 credit points from courses on micro- and macroeconomics 8 credit points from courses on mathematics 10 credit points from courses on statistics 4 credit points from courses on econometrics For an evaluation of the suitability of the course content, you have to submit an official module manual (containing the relevant syllabi) - either as a searchable pdf file or as a link to the university's website. In case no official module manual is provided by the university, module descriptions (syllabi) approved by the university are accepted. The module manual needs to be provided either in German or English. Admission requirements can be found here. Recommended Literature can be found here (pdf)..
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A minimum TOEFL score of 79.0 is required for this program.
No, this program does not require a GRE or GMAT score for admission.
Available intakes include: .
This specific program does not list a dedicated scholarship, but GCQ360 can help you explore other funding and scholarship options at Kiel University.
This program is offered in Full-time mode, taught in English at the Kiel campus.
This program has no minimum work experience requirement. No thesis is required to graduate.
Yes -- a GCQ360 counsellor can guide you through eligibility checks, documentation, and the application process for Master of Science in Quantitative Economics at Kiel University, Kiel, Germany.
