Programme profile


Language of Instruction: English
Duration: 4 semesters
Programme type: full-time
Degree: Master of Science in Development Economics/ Master of Commerce in Economics
Credits: 120 ECTS
Programme start: winter semester
Accreditation: ZEvA (MSc Development Economics)
The programme is also funded by the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service). Funding is provided for a stay of about ten months at the respective partner university abroad, i.e. for students from Göttingen the stay in Stellenbosch and for students from the University of Stellenbosch the stay in Göttingen.

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Information sheet for students of Göttingen University (March 2023)


Information sheet for students of Stellenbosch University (March 2023)