Master's

Economics of the Middle East (EMEA)

University of Marburg
Marburg, Germany English Taught
Tuition
€0/semester
Duration
24 Months
Intake
Winter Semester
Deadline
15 Jul 2026

About the Program

The Economics of the Middle East (EMEA) program provides in-depth academic training with a special focus on Micro- and Macroeconomics, Quantitative macroeconomic methods, National economies of the MENA region, Developmental economics. It is ideally designed for Graduates of a specialised relevant Bachelor's degree in the area of Economics or a comparable German or international professionally qualifying degree. In the completed professionally qualifying Bachelor's programme or a comparable programme, basic economic knowledge must have been acquired, that is at least 72 credit points (ECTS) in economics subjects and related auxiliary sciences (e.g., mathematics for economists, statistics). At least 18 credit points in economic subjects and up to 12 credit points in the related auxiliary sciences must have been obtained..

Eligibility & Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • English language proficiency
  • Competitive academic record (GPA)

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Application Pipeline

1

Verify Eligibility

Ensure your GPA and language scores meet the requirements set for this program.

2

Prepare Documents

Draft your Academic CV and Motivation Letter tailored to University of Marburg.

3

Submit Application

Apply through the official portal before the deadline.

Work & Stay

What you can earn and how long you can stay after graduation.

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Work & Stay in Germany

What happens after you graduate

Official info

Work while studying

20 hrs/week

Up to 20 hours/week during term. Full-time during semester breaks (90 full days or 180 half days per year).

Student pay rate

€12.82/hour

National minimum wage applies to student workers. Most student jobs pay €13–€16/hour.

Stay after graduation

18 months

Job Seeker Visa (§20 AufenthG) — Stay 18 months after graduation to find a job matching your qualification. No job offer needed to apply.

Path to residency

2 years

Permanent residency (Niederlassungserlaubnis) possible after 2 years of skilled employment. EU Blue Card holders may qualify after 21 months.

Average graduate salary

€45,000/year

Average starting salary for international graduates. Tech, engineering, and finance roles typically higher.

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Estimated Semester Cost

Tuition €0/semester
Admin / Union Fees €0/semester