MSc Economic Research

MSc Economic Research is a postgraduate (master's) course in finance & accounting at university-of-cologne in Köln, Germany. It takes 2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS), with intakes in October (winter); apply 15 January–31 March.

university-of-cologne is a public institution, ranked 269 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 €711 a year, about ₹75,366. Over 2 years that is roughly €1,422 (≈ ₹1.5 lakh) before any yearly increase.

No tuition fee; this is 2 × the semester fee of €355.65 listed by the AStA (includes the €226.80 Deutschlandsemesterticket). Confirm the current amount with the university.

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 university-of-cologne for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• A bachelor's degree in a related subject; WiSo programmes look for strong maths and statistics for analytics and economics.
• With a bachelor's from outside Germany, first request a preliminary review documentation (VPD) from uni-assist for Cologne. It takes up to eight weeks, so apply early.
• Then apply online through the KLIPS 2.0 portal. WiSo deadlines are mostly 15 April–15 June; CEMS MIM and Economic Research run 15 January–31 March; biology runs 1 June–15 July.
• All WiSo and biology master's start in the winter semester.

For this course: Taught in English; proof of English required (see the admission rules).

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This course starts in: October (winter); apply 15 January–31 March.

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.

• Valid passport
• VPD from uni-assist (for a bachelor's from outside Germany)
• Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
• English test score or proof of English-taught study, as the programme asks
• CV and any programme-specific items (motivation letter, references)
• APS certificate, which Indian students need for the German student visa

• University of Cologne scholarship programmes (Deutschlandstipendium, social and inclusion scholarships)

  Enrolled students; mostly master's and PhD

  Value: Generally €300 a month

  Awarded through annual calls. The Deutschlandstipendium rewards high achievement; the social and inclusion scholarships consider social need or disability. Beginners rarely receive scholarships.

  Official page

• DAAD scholarships

  Master's and PhD

  Value: Depends on the programme

  Search the DAAD database by country and subject; the university links to it from its financing page.

  Official page

The University of Cologne was founded in 1388, making it one of Europe's oldest universities. It closed under French rule in 1798 and reopened in 1919. Today it is one of Germany's largest universities, with six faculties covering business and economics, law, medicine, humanities, natural sciences and human sciences.

For Indian students, the best-known part is the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences (WiSo). Most of its master's can be studied entirely in English, including Business Administration, Business Analytics & Econometrics, Economics and the CEMS Master's in International Management. The Department of Biology also runs five research-focused master's taught in English.

Finance & Accounting courses at other universities in Germany

• MSc International Financeberlin-school-of-economics-and-law3 semesters (4 with an internship or semester abroad) · €760 / year
• Master of Finance (MSc)frankfurt-school-of-finance-and-management4 semesters (120 ECTS, full time) · €22,000 / year
• Master in Financial Technology (MSc)frankfurt-school-of-finance-and-management4 semesters (120 ECTS, full time; 3 possible in some cases) · €17,750 / year
• MSc Economicsheinrich-heine-university-dusseldorf2 years (4 semesters) · €700 / year
• Master in International Economics and Public Policy (MIEPP)johannes-gutenberg-university-mainzCheck the programme page (the double-degree route with SGH Warsaw or Clermont-Ferrand is 2 years) · €734 / year
• MSc Quantitative Financekiel-university2 years (4 semesters) · €806 / year

More courses at university-of-cologne

• MSc Business Analytics & Econometrics2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS) · €711 / year
• MSc Business Administration (majors: Finance, Marketing, Corporate Development, Supply Chain Management, Accounting & Taxation)2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS) · €711 / year
• Master International Management (CEMS MIM)2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS) · €711 / year
• MSc Economics2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS) · €711 / year
• MSc Computational Biology2 years (full time) · €711 / year
• MSc Neuroscience2 years (full time) · €711 / 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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