MSc International Economics and Management

MSc International Economics and Management is a postgraduate (master's) course in business & management at paderborn-university in Paderborn, Germany. It takes 2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS), with intakes in Summer (April) or winter (October) start.

paderborn-university is a public institution, ranked 1201–1400 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is €651 a year, about ₹69,006. Over 2 years that is roughly €1,302 (≈ ₹1.4 lakh) before any yearly increase.

No tuition fee; this is the summer 2026 semester fee of €325.50 ×2 (includes the Germany-wide semester ticket). The winter 2026/27 figure was not yet listed

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Germany as a whole: €12,000–18,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at paderborn-university for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Apply through uni-assist for all English-taught master's (select North Rhine-Westphalia, then Paderborn University).
• Deadlines for international applicants: 31 May for winter (October) and 30 November for summer (April), as given by the Computer Science and Physics departments.
• Each programme sets minimum credits in core subjects; Computer Science also asks for a grade of 3.0 or better (German scale), and Electrical Systems Engineering 2.5 or better.
• Non-EU applicants to Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Systems Engineering and Additive Manufacturing need the GRE (around 157 Quantitative); Computer Science and Computer Engineering waive it for a converted grade below 1.8.
• Include module descriptions with your application; International Economics and Management rejects applications without them.

For this course: B2: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 87 or Cambridge First grade A; compulsory modules in English. German A2 needed, or 240 hours of German courses during the programme.

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This course starts in: Summer (April) or winter (October) start.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Germany, then arrange accommodation.

• Bachelor's degree certificate and transcript
• Module descriptions or module catalogue from your bachelor's
• Proof of English (IELTS, TOEFL or the test your programme accepts)
• GRE score report where required
• School-leaving certificate (Class 12)
• APS certificate (listed by the German Missions in India for the student visa)
• Valid passport

• DAAD scholarships

  Master's and doctoral students

  Value: Monthly stipend; amount depends on the programme

  Competitive awards; check the DAAD database for awards open to Indian applicants.

  Official page

Paderborn University is a public university in North Rhine-Westphalia, founded in 1972. It has about 16,800 students in five faculties, and around 70 degree programmes. As a public university it charges no tuition fee, only a semester fee of about €325.

Its English-taught master's are mainly in computer science, computer and electrical engineering, physics, materials, manufacturing and economics. Its patron is the computer entrepreneur Heinz Nixdorf, and the Heinz Nixdorf Institute works on computer science and technology. It teaches around ten master's programmes in English.

Business & Management courses at other universities in Germany

• MA Global Supply Chain and Operations Managementberlin-school-of-economics-and-law3 semesters (4 with 180 ECTS entry) · €760 / year
• MA International Marketing Managementberlin-school-of-economics-and-law3 semesters (4 with 180 ECTS entry) · €760 / year
• MSc Quantitative Economicsbielefeld-university2 years (4 semesters) · €703 / year
• Master's in Mathematical Economicsbielefeld-university2 years (4 semesters) · €703 / year
• MSc Supply Chain Managementconstructor-university2 years (full time) · €23,850 / year
• Master in Global Management (MGM)esmt-berlin24 months (full time, Berlin) · €19,250 / year

More courses at paderborn-university

• MSc Computer Science2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS) · €651 / year
• MSc Computer Engineering2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS) · €651 / year
• MSc Electrical Systems Engineering2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS) · €651 / year
• MSc Additive Manufacturing2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS) · €651 / year
• MSc Physics (international master's programme)Master's; standard length is set in the examination regulations · €651 / year
• MSc Optoelectronics and PhotonicsMaster's; standard length is set in the examination regulations · €651 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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