International and Development Economics: University of Applied Sciences Berlin, University of Technology and Economics

About the programme

MIDE is designed for students from developing countries, from Europe and other developed countries who have a special interest in the economic challenges facing developing and transition countries.

MIDE provides students with a critical understanding of current theoretical and policy debates in

• development economics,
• international economics and
• macroeconomics.

It also offers a wide range of optional courses on policy and management issues in key economic sectors, including agriculture, financial institutions and public enterprises.

Admission requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or German “Diplom”
  • Applicants with a degree from Europe: at least 60 ECTS in Economics and Business Administration, thereof at least 15 ECTS in Economics;
  • International Applicants: at least 12 Economics and Business Administration classes, thereof at least 3 classes in Economics (these must be equivalent to the above mentioned ECTS; the admission committee will decide on the equivalence)
• English language proficiency
  • TOEFL (Institutional TOEFL will not be accepted)
    • paper-based 580 points
    • computer-based 237 points
    • internet-based 96 points
  • IELTS grade 6.0
  • CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English), all levels
  • CAE (Certificate in Advanced English), all levels
  • BEC Higher (Business English Certificate)
  • TOEIC 800 points or higher
  • Native speakers of English are not required to supply proof of their English language ability.
  • If English was the official language of instruction for your first degree, please supply official proof.

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