Double Master with Radboud University - Nijmegen

Academic Focus

The programme combines economics education with international perspectives on economics, economic policy and international economic relations. Depending on the chosen specialisation, students may focus particularly on:

• Economic Behaviour and Policy
• International Economics and Development
• International Political Economy

Students take courses particularly in the areas of:

• International Economics
• Economic Policy
• Development Economics
• Political Economy
• Behavioural Economics

For the specialisation International Political Economy, additional background knowledge in political science is required.

Programme Structure

Students spend the first academic year at their home university and the second academic year at the partner university. All coursework and examinations are mutually recognised and fully integrated into the respective degree programmes.

Individual study plans are based on the agreed curriculum structures and a Learning Agreement prepared jointly with the programme coordinators.

Degrees Awarded

Upon successful completion, students receive:

• the Master of Science in European Economic Studies from the University of Bamberg
• and the MSc Economics from Radboud University Nijmegen

International Perspective & Career Opportunities

The programme strengthens international expertise in economics and economic policy and prepares students for careers in international organisations, public institutions, companies and research institutions.

Applications for the double degree programme are submitted as part of the application process for the MSc European Economic Studies at the University of Bamberg. General information on admission requirements, application procedures and deadlines can be found on the central application page for the double degree programmes.

In addition to the regular application documents, applicants for the double degree programme must submit:

• a letter of motivation in German,
• proof of English language proficiency according to the admission requirements of Radboud University Nijmegen.

For the specialisations Economic Behaviour and Policy and International Economics and Development, students must demonstrate prior knowledge in:

• International Economics
• Economic Policy

For the specialisation International Political Economy, applicants must additionally provide proof of at least 18 ECTS in Political Science.

English language proficiency must fulfil the admission requirements of Radboud University Nijmegen. Accepted certificates include TOEFL, IELTS and equivalent language certificates. Current requirements and further information can be found on the website of Radboud University Nijmegen.

Please note that applications are only possible for the winter semester. Applications can only be submitted before enrolment in the Master’s programme; students who are already enrolled cannot be considered.

The double degree programme comprises four semesters. Students spend the first academic year at their home university and the second academic year at the partner university. During their stay abroad, students remain enrolled at their home institution.

All coursework and examinations completed within the programme are mutually recognised by both universities and fully integrated into the respective degree programmes.

The individual study plan depends on the chosen specialisation at Radboud University Nijmegen:

• Economic Behaviour and Policy
• International Economics and Development
• International Political Economy

The academic schedule is based on a Learning Agreement prepared jointly with the programme coordinators at both institutions.

For students enrolled at the University of Bamberg, the regulations of the following Master’s programme apply:

• >>>Aktuelles Studienangebot in Bamberg (Modulhandbuch M. Sc. EES)

• >>>Studien- und Prüfungsordnung  M. Sc. EES

ECTS credits for students matriculated in the Master in European Economic Studies in Bamberg are allocated as follows: