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University of Marburg
Marburg
Economics of the Middle East
Subjects: Economics;Political Science;Middle Eastern Studies
M.Sc. | Master of Science
Course description
The "Economics of the Middle East" (EMEA) is a distinctive master’s program that merges institutional economics and business administration, focusing on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Tackling the intricate economic issues in MENA demands an interdisciplinary approach. Therefore, the EMEA curriculum provides students with insights into current topics pertinent to many MENA countries, such as Islamic finance, political economy, natural resources, corruption, and conflict. Additionally, it offers a variety of electives from different disciplines to help students gain a comprehensive understanding of the region's complexities.
Program Information
| Study Location | Marburg |
| Start Semester | Winter |
| Study Form | Full-time |
| Study Type | Postgraduate |
| Teaching Language | English |
| Dual | No |
| Remote | No |
| Application Fee non-EU | No information |
| Study Length | 4 Semesters |
| Tuition Fees per Semester | No Tuition Fee |
| Cost per Semester | 315 EUR |
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Application Requirements
Language Requirements
| CEFR | No information |
| IELTS | No information |
| Cambridge (CAE) | No information |
| TOEFL IBT | No information |
Certification of skills in the English language at Level C1 of the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of the Council of Europe"
Qualification Requirements
Certification of a degree from a bachelor's program or certification of a comparable domestic or foreign qualifying university degree. As part of the degree program, students must have acquired basic knowledge of economics, i.e. at least 60 credit points (CP) must have been earned in economics subjects. Of these, at least 18 CP must have been earned in economics subjects. In addition, at least 12 CP must have been earned in methods. The Examination Board may make admission subject to the condition that additional coursework and/or examinations of a maximum of 12 CP are completed. In this case, the course may be extended accordingly.
Application Process
| Acceptance Interview | No |
| Acceptance local admission restrictions | Admission Exam |
| Application |
directly at the University, uni-assist with VPD |
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