Information for applicants
Deadlines:
| April 30th | application intake for the winter semester |
| October 30th |
application intake for the summer semester |
Documents:
| 1. | Application form (International/ German) |
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Previous academic degree/ diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.4, including: a) official grade transcripts of all previously completed study modules, Note: All copies to be submitted need to be officially verified, i.e. they require an original certification stamp. For more details on German authentification requirements see this. |
| 3. | CV (English) |
| 4. | GRE or GMAT (with a very high score) |
| 5. | Research draft (like master's thesis, in English) |
| 6. | Academic references (2x) |
| 7. | Approved supervision by a professor of our faculty |
The University of Magdeburg is happy to receive applications from international and German students, providing an academic master's degree in a relevant discipline, such as: Economics or Management earned from a recognized university. Acceptance decisions are communicated within eight weeks after receiving your application.
Please do not send original certificates. In place of original certificates, we ask to send officially certified copies of all necessary, above mentioned documents. Please review our FAQ section for further information.
Further details:
A valid, certified GRE/ GMAT certificate is absolutely required.
Competition is strong and admission will be offered to students who provide high grades in previous studies and in the GRE.
The GRE test requirement is relevant for applicants of our postgraduate program. GRE test scores are essential to compare the qualifications of applicants and evaluate their academic and analytical-mathematical understanding. The test examines the applicant's understanding of elementary mathematical concepts, as well as his/her ability to reason quantitatively and to solve problems in a quantitative setting. These abilities are necessary for graduate studies. Please be informed that your GRE result will be the most important criterion for admission besides your academic degree. The GRE cannot be waived. Please prepare your best for the test. Our successful candidates had a score of at least 160pts.
The language of instruction and assessment in our full-time Ph.D. in Economics/Management study program is English. Professors must be convinced that you have sufficient fluency in written and spoken English to cope with your courses from the start.
Apart from the GRE/ GMAT, another English proficiency certificate is not required.
Foreign applicants are not required to demonstrate any German language proficiency. A basic knowledge of German, however, will substantially assist them in organizing their stay in Magdeburg.