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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

    Master in Quantitative Economics

    Munich, Germany2 yearsTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

    Why students choose this program

    • Taught in English
    • No application fee

    About Master in Quantitative Economics

    At Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, tuition is No tuition fees; 140 EUR/semester.

    The Master's in Quantitative Economics at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München is a four-semester, research-oriented programme designed for students aiming for careers as academic or professional economists. It provides advanced training in quantitative methods, combining demanding coursework in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics with mathematical and statistical tools. The first semester covers rigorous training across the core fields. In the second semester, students deepen their methods training and select a primary field of specialisation from microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, or public economics. The third semester introduces a second field specialisation and involves work on a personal or joint research project. The fourth semester is devoted to the Master's thesis. Alongside subject content, students receive targeted soft skills training in academic writing and verbal presentation. Each student is assigned both a core faculty mentor and a post-doctoral mentor selected according to the student's research interests. Applications are accepted between 15 February and 15 March for both national and international applicants entering in the winter semester. The programme is based at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München in Munich, Germany.

    About Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

    Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) is a historic public research university founded in 1472 and situated in Munich. With more than 52,000 students including about 9,300 international students, LMU combines a centuries-long scholarly tradition with a vibrant modern campus life. The university is widely recognized across Europe for academic excellence and rigorous research, and its presence in Munich gives students direct access to cultural institutions, technology centers, and an active student community.

    LMU supports a broad academic portfolio across the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, medicine and law, and hosts distinguished faculty and researchers. Its campuses and facilities are designed for collaboration, offering advanced laboratories, specialized centers and extensive library resources. Strong institutional links with organizations such as the Technische Universitaet Muenchen, the Max Planck Society and Fraunhofer institutes create opportunities for joint research, internships and industry collaborations that enrich study pathways and employability.

    Student life at LMU blends demanding academics with cultural and professional development. University services, student associations and international offices help newcomers adapt and find peer networks. Living in Munich adds access to museums, festivals, start ups and multinational firms that complement classroom learning. Prospective international students should expect an intellectually challenging environment that opens doors to research, professional networks and long term career development.

    Planning the visa? Germany student visa: cost, requirements and processing time (from $190 all-in)

    English Test Requirement

    C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 7

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