Program Overview

International Economics - Bachelor (mono)

Key data on study program

The Bachelor's degree course in International Economics provides a comprehensive overview of economic issues. The statistical and macroeconomic training enables students to independently examine global interrelationships. The wide range of elective options allows students to set individual specializations that provide valuable orientation within the field of economics.

• Faculty: Economics and Social Sciences Faculty
• Academic Degree: Bachelor (mono)
• Restricted admission: None
• Regular duration of studies: 6 semesters
• Is a combination subject required?: No
• Application deadline 1st semester: Overview of application deadlines
• Program start: Winter semester
• Language of instruction: German, English
• Costs: Tuition and other fees

Requirements and application

• On what criteria are applicants selected?: The program is open admission. You can therefore enroll with your university entrance qualification (usually high school diploma) until September 30.
• Which requirements must I meet for studies?: All programs at the University of Tübingen require applicants to have a high school leaving certificate, usually the German Abitur, or other equivalent higher education entrance qualification, e.g. the Deltaprüfung for applicants with vocational school certificates or a higher education entrance qualification for professionals.
• Which languages must I know?: The language of instruction and examination in the Bachelor's program in Economics and Business Administration is German. Courses and examinations can be held in English, about 40% of the Bachelor courses are in English.

Program details

• Which topics are dealt with in the program?: The B.Sc. in International Economics offers a fully-fledged degree in economics with a distinct international orientation. You will acquire the specialist knowledge and methodological skills to understand markets, assess the role of state regulation, evaluate economic policy on a sound basis, and classify unemployment and inflation.
• What is special about the Tübingen program?: The program is characterized by a wide range of options. At the beginning, you will learn the basics of economics as well as some business administration. From the third semester on, specialization takes place through the choice of economics modules.
• How is the program structured?: Please click here to download the study plan.
• Is study abroad expected?: Within the study program, students can spend one or two semesters abroad at one of Tübingen's numerous partner universities.

Help with choosing a study program

• Is the program right for me?: To help you decide whether Tübingen is right for you, here are some contact points and information on studying in Germany.
• University of Tübingen’s international profile:
• Contact: University office for the Advising and Admission of International Students:
• Information on application for international students:
• FAQs for international students:
• Addresses and contact points for international students at the University of Tübingen:

After your studies

• Career prospects: The career prospects are broad and excellent. Occupational fields are Business and Economics and Economic Policy Institutions, Industrial and Service Companies, Medium-Sized Businesses, Banks, Public Institutions, and Consulting Firms.
• Postgraduate programs: With this bachelor program, we also want to identify and support the interest and talent of particularly ambitious students. For this purpose, we offer research-oriented master's programs in the field of economics, which can also lead to doctoral studies.
• Doctorate options: You can find information about pursuing your PhD here.
• Join the alumni society: Information for alumni can be found here.