Economic Behaviour and Governance (M.Sc.)

Teaching language & entry conditions

Degree level

Master's

Teaching language

English (optional German modules)

Duration

4 semesters

Intake

Summer and winter semesters. Current provider page specifies four semesters; older three-semester listings should not be used.

English instruction; German is not required. The structure page allows German-speaking students to earn up to two-thirds of credits in German through their module choices.

Where you will study

Kassel. Programme management lists Henschelstraße 2, with faculty contacts on Nora-Platiel-Straße 4.

Academic and language preparation

Economics/business/related bachelor's with at least 180 ECTS, including 54 ECTS economics/business ethics/economic psychology and 18 ECTS mathematics/statistics/econometrics. English B2 (TOEFL iBT 72 or equivalent). A shortfall of up to 12 ECTS may permit conditional admission. Applicants with a degree from outside the EU undergo an online subject interview.

Application route and preparation

Applicants with a degree from outside Germany apply through uni-assist and pay its processing fee. Recurring windows: 1 September–15 January for summer and 1 March–15 July for winter. Confirm the intended 2027 intake in the portal; no separately dated 2027 call was verified.

A published programme does not mean every intake is open. Confirm the academic year, applicant category, required documents and submission deadline on the official application page.

Tuition and funding context

Kassel's central international-study guidance states that the university generally charges no tuition. Regular degree students currently pay a €409.27 semester contribution, including student services, administration and Deutschlandsemesterticket. The amount was observed on 2 October 2026 and is not confirmed for a later 2027 semester.

Before you shortlist

• Compare your prior subject and modules with the curricular prerequisites.
• Check the teaching and assessment language and the accepted evidence.
• Confirm campus, modules and any compulsory attendance or placement conditions.
• Keep the current official call and record your programme-specific deadlines.