Study Economics in Germany
164 programmes in economics at 74 universities in Germany are open to international students; 91% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,923 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,000 USD and 11,670 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Economics programmes
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Economics in Germany by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45 | 673 USD | 1,482 USD | 3,067 USD |
| Master's | 110 | 3,000 USD | 3,923 USD | 11,670 USD |
| PhD | 7 | — | — | — |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within economics
Universities for economics in Germany
- University of Bamberg (17)
- University of Siegen (9)
- University of Bonn (7)
- Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (6)
- Anhalt University of Applied Sciences (6)
- Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences (5)
- Humboldt University (4)
- Free University of Berlin (4)
- Mainz University of Applied Sciences (4)
- University of Bayreuth (4)
Study Economics in Germany: common questions
- How many economics programmes are there in Germany?
- 164 economics programmes at 74 universities in Germany are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a economics degree in Germany cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in economics in Germany is 3,923 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,000 USD and 11,670 USD per year.
- Can I study economics in Germany in English?
- Yes — 91% of the economics programmes in Germany in our catalogue are taught in English (150 of 164).
- Are any of these economics programmes available online?
- 1 of the 164 programmes in Germany are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for economics in Germany?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 1,482 USD per year, against 3,923 USD for master's programmes.
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