How the fees work. EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester.
About this programme
Master in Political and Empirical Economics is a master’s programme at University of Graz in Graz, taught in English. It runs for 2 years (4 semesters) and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Graz as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Master of Science (MSc). University of Graz is a public university in Styria.
How it compares
Master in Political and Empirical Economics is one of 10 English-taught Economics programmes at master’s level in the register, offered by 7 institutions. 8 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from EUR 727 to EUR 1,453; this programme lists EUR 1,453 a year. 7 are at a public university, where EU, EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters.
What you will study
What you study
This is a two year Master of Science programme, 120 ECTS, taught in English at the University of Graz. The register describes it as training in political and economic theory that you then use as the base for empirical work and for recommendations on economic policy questions.
The topics it names are broad: environmental and climate economics, game theory, econometrics, international trade and property markets. So you should expect a mix of theory and applied quantitative work rather than one narrow specialism.
Admission, language and next steps
Teaching is in English, so no German is needed for the programme itself.
There is also a double degree option, run with the University of Udine and taught entirely in English. That route has its own admission procedure, an entrance examination, so check the requirements before you apply for it rather than for the standard programme.
Applications go directly to the University of Graz, not through a central portal. The programme page gives the application period and the documents you need. As a public university, EU and EEA students and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters; other students pay a fee per semester.
What the register says
This master’s programme will give you a sound training in political and economic theory on which to base empirical work and make recommendations on economic policy issues. It covers a broad spectrum of topics including environmental and climate economics, game theory, econometrics, international trade, property markets and more.
Das Studium kann auch in der Form eines Double-Degree-Programms, das vollständig auf Englisch angeboten wird, in Kooperation mit der Universität Udine studiert werden.
Text as the Austrian national register publishes it. Some entries are in German. For the current content and structure, use the official programme page.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Economic policy analysis and advice
- Empirical economic research
- Econometrics and quantitative analysis
- Environmental and climate economics
- International trade analysis
- Property and real estate market analysis
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Graz. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page. Entrance examination, as the register states it: Admission procedure for the double degree programme. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). Fees are in euros as the register lists them. "Not listed" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and dates with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master in Political and Empirical Economics taught in English?
Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at University of Graz. Confirm the language of the examinations and the thesis with the institution.
How long does it take?
The register records 2 years (4 semesters) of study and 120 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Graz as the campus town for this programme at University of Graz.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Graz. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page.
Is there an entrance examination?
The register gives: Admission procedure for the double degree programme. Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at University of Graz.
What does it cost?
EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester. Fees are in euros as the register lists them; confirm the amount for your intake with University of Graz.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). The OeAD, the Austrian agency for international education, publishes the official information for international students at studyinaustria.at. The programme page at University of Graz is linked from this page so you can compare.