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 Experimental and Empirical Economics is a master’s programme at University of Innsbruck in Innsbruck, taught in English. It runs for 2 years (4 semesters) and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Innsbruck as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Master of Science, MSc. University of Innsbruck is a public university in Tyrol.
How it compares
Master in Experimental 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
The Master's Degree Programme in Experimental and Empirical Economics at the University of Innsbruck is a full-time, research-based programme taught in English. It runs over four semesters and carries 120 ECTS credits, and it leads to a Master of Science (MSc). The programme is offered by the Faculty of Economics and Statistics.
What you study
The programme advances and deepens your subject-specific knowledge in economics and lays the foundations for further development of the subject. It is research-based, and beyond expanding your knowledge it aims above all at a specialisation in the faculty's main research areas.
Research groups at the faculty critically examine the decisions of individuals, the strategies of firms and the policies of governments, to understand and challenge the paradigms in economics and economic policy. The programme is built around empirical economics and data science as well as behavioural and experimental economics.
In the final Master's Thesis you apply the theories and methods you have learned independently to current subject-related issues.
How the programme is organised
It is a full-time degree over four semesters, worth 120 ECTS credits in total. The study code is UC 066 975. The programme is research-based and guides you towards independent work, sharpening your ability to judge and promoting your ability to make decisions. The Master's Thesis is where you put the theories and methods into practice on your own.
Who it suits
This programme suits you if you want to critically examine individual decision-making processes, corporate strategies and government policies. It is aimed at students who want the academic thinking required for a high-profile career in research, business, finance and the public sector.
Graduates come out with specialised knowledge in economic analysis. They can formulate problems in a professional manner, search for the appropriate data sets and apply the latest methods to them. They can interpret the results and communicate the conclusions competently to decision-makers who are not experts in the field. They also gain professional and social competences that prepare them for leadership tasks.
Admission, language and next steps
You need a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent, and language certificates. The teaching language is English. Applications go straight to the University of Innsbruck, not through a central portal, and the programme page gives the dates and deadlines for admission. Check that page for the application period and the language certificates it asks for.
As a public university, the University of Innsbruck charges EU/EEA and Swiss students no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters. Other students pay a fee per semester. The programme page also points to the Doctoral Programmes in Economics and Statistics for graduates, and to the university's Career Service and continuing education offers.
What the register says
Graduates will possess specialised knowledge in the area of economic analysis. They will be capable of formulating questions scientifically, locating the relevant data, and applying current methods to analyse data. They will be able to interpret the results and to communicate the conclusions competently to decision makers, both specialists and non-specialists.
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
- Executive roles in bodies of the EU, OECD, UN and similar organisations
- Officer at the European Central Bank or the Austrian National Bank
- Freelance consultant, for example in budget policy or environmental policy
- Specialist officer in state and federal administration, for example spatial planning or the Ministry for Finance
- Economic researcher at the Institute for Advanced Studies, the Austrian Institute for Economic Research and similar institutions
- Scientific staff at a university or university of applied sciences
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Innsbruck. 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: No. 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 Experimental and Empirical Economics taught in English?
Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at University of Innsbruck. 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 Innsbruck as the campus town for this programme at University of Innsbruck.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Innsbruck. 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: No. Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at University of Innsbruck.
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 Innsbruck.
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 Innsbruck is linked from this page so you can compare.
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