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Admissions

Quick Facts

  • Commencement of studies: Winter Semester (beginning in October) or Summer Semester (beginning in April)
  • Application Deadline: Extended until August 15th (for the October 2024 intake)
  • Language of Instruction: Programme is taught fully in English
  • No tuition fees
  • Eligibility: Students in their final year of Bachelor's programmes are welcome to apply, even if you have not yet graduated
  • Application Periods for German/EU applications 
    • For Winter Semester: June 01 to July 15 
    • For Summer Semester: December 01 to January 15 
  • Application Periods for non-EU applications
    • For Winter Semester: May 01 to July 31 
    • For Summer Semester: November 01 to January 31

Admission Requirements

Check whether you fulfill our admission requirements. If you fulfill our requirements you can be sure to receive a letter of eligibility (Zulassungsbescheinigung) for the Health Economics Master's program at the University of Duisburg-Essen.  

Our Master's program is designed for those who have graduated or are in the final year of a Bachelor's program in Economics or a closely related field. To be eligible for admission, you need ECTS credits in economics-related subjects and microeconomics/statistics/econometrics.

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor of Economics (B.Sc.) or an equivalent or comparable course of study with a minimum grade of 3.0.
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Equivalent degrees include: 

  • Business Administration
  • Medical Management
  • Business Informatics 
  • Industrial Engineering 
  • Business Mathematics

Economics as minor subject: Minimum of 48 ECTS in economics or related fields

Coursework

At least 24 ECTS (combined) in courses related:

  • Micro-economics
  • Statistics 
  • Econometrics 

Each subfield must be covered

English Proficiency

For students with a German "Abitur": no further proof is needed

For students with Bachelor's degrees with language of instruction in English: no further proof needed

Regular proof: English language skills corresponding to Level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Examples:

  • TOEFL (Internet-based) 100 
  • TOEFL (Comp.-based) 250
  • TOEFL (Paper-based) 600
  • IELTS Band 6.5

No proof of German language needed.

Further details on applications can be found here.

Please note: The M.Sc. Health Economics programme is in the process of a reconstruction and certain details (like proof of German language) deviate from the official admission descriptions of the University of Duisburg-Essen. The admission team will follow the criteria stated on this website.

Application Documents

All applications must be submitted online here.

You will require the following documents to apply:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Transcript of Records
  • Proof of English language proficiency, (where applicable)

Certifications or copies of the same are not required for the initial application, but you may be asked to produce them on admission

All documents must be translated into English or German language

Application Process

Follow the steps below:

The application process may differ based on whether you are EU or Non-EU Applicant

Criteria for EU Application status:

  • Bachelor's or High School degree from an institution in an EU country

Criteria for Non-EU Application status:

  • Bachelor's and High School degree from institution(s) in Non-EU countries

How to Apply

For EU applicants

Use the application button below. 

Insert your information and upload your documents.

Please note: requirements outlined here are subject to change and not legally binding. Please visit the department website for current official information on admission requirements and the application process.

For non-EU applicants

Follow the steps of the guide below. Please contact us if you have any further questions or if you are in need or support. 

Our step-by-step guide may be of help with your non-EU application:

Support with your Application

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Useful Links

Official University Programme Website (German):

https://www.wiwi.uni-due.de/studium/volkswirtschaftslehre/msc-goemik/ 

Description of Admission Criteria (German): 

https://www.wiwi.uni-due.de/studium/volkswirtschaftslehre/msc-goemik/bewerbung/

Programme Regulation (German): 

https://www.wiwi.uni-due.de/fileadmin/fileupload/WIWI/Studium-und-Lehre/Pruefungsordnungen/GOEMIK-Ma-2016-PO.pdf 

International Office for Non-EU Applicants: 

https://www.uni-due.de/international/application.php 

Further Application Description (EU): 

https://www.uni-due.de/studierendensekretariat/bewerbung.shtml 

 

Please note: The M.Sc. Health Economics programme is in the process of reorganisation and certain details (like proof of German language) deviate from the official admission descriptions of the University of Duisburg-Essen. The admission team will follow the criteria stated on this website. 

Phone: +49 201 183 6831

E-mail: mentoring-goemik@wiwinf.uni-due.de 

Address: 
Chair of Health Economics
University of Duisburg-Essen
Weststadttürme Berliner Platz 6-8
WST-C.09.06
45127 Essen

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