About RGSE

Financing

Eligibility

1. Applicants should have an excellent academic record and should have obtained or expect to complete a  Master's degree in Economics or related disciplines, such as business administration, mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering etc, before the start or our program in October.
2. The degree program should include a written thesis, written or oral examinations, and course work.
3. A strong background in quantitative and analytical methods is necessary for the completion of our program and a successful application.
4. Knowledge of German is not essential. For applicants without a German secondary school diploma ("Abitur"), a GRE (Graduate Record Examinations, General Test format), a GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test), or any other internationally accepted test that measures basic verbal, mathematical, and analytical skills is highly recommended.

How to Apply?

• A complete application consists of an application package provided by you and at least two letters of recommendation provided directly by university professors, instructors, lecturers, or other academic researchers.
• Candidates are requested to send the filled-in application form by email to [email protected] and to the Mailing Adress: RGS Econ, RWI, Postfach 10 30 54, 45030 Essen, Germany.
• Your application will be reviewed by a selection committee, consisting of members of the RGS Faculty
• Starting on April 4th, 2020, RGE will notify you of the status of your application and may invite you for an interview on location or via skype.
• To download the application form, click here.

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