Links & FAQs
Useful Links
- To the application portal
- If you have any questions about the new EGR degree program, please contact the Examination Office of FB 02.
- Our International Office is the central point of contact for all international students. If you have questions about your arrival, studies, or integration, the team at the International Office is here to assist you. Please also check the international calendar for events, workshops, and courses, as well as various brochures and leaflets. Pay special attention to the information sheet for international students, and the leaflets on finding the right contact at the JLU and accommodation.
- Event programme of the Orientation Week for International Students (OWIS) - an additional programme organised by the International Office of JLU. The International Office will assist you in mastering German bureaucracy and provide practical tips for your daily life in Germany.
- Slides from the information session for Master EGR students held on September 26, 2024.
- Follow our YouTube-Channel to receive more information, tips & hacks!
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Email Address for Correspondence: egr.wirtschaft
- Slides from the welcome session for Master EGR students held on October 10, 2024 and October 16, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Language Requirements
What are the language requirements for the program?
Visa and application process
I'm having trouble obtaining my visa. Who can assisst me?
Conditional Admission
How do I know if I have condintional admission?
You can find the note regarding conditional admission in a yellow box within your application portal account.
How much time do I have to fulfill the conditions?
Do I need to fulfill the conditions for admission before taking the regular Master's courses?
No, you can do both — attending the required Bachelor’s courses to meet the admission conditions while also taking regular Master's courses.
Which Bachelor courses in English can be taken to fulfill conditional admission requirements?
| Field of Economics | Semester | Format | Links to the Videos | Date of Assessment (in-person!) | |
| 1. |
Competition Policy and Strategy |
Winter & Summer |
digital |
Videos available on YouTube channel Economics2Go: Lectures Playlist. |
Winter: February 2025 and April 2025 Summer: July 2025 and October 2025 |
| 2. |
International Economics |
Winter |
in-person |
Videos available in ILIAS and StudIP. |
Winter: February 2025 and April 2025 |
| 3. |
Transition and Integration Economics |
Winter |
in-person |
Videos available in ILIAS and StudIP. |
Winter: February 2025 and April 2025 |
| 4. |
Intermediate Microeconomics (6 sessions, starting in December) |
Winter |
in-person |
No videos available. |
Winter: February 2025 and April 2025 |
| 5. |
Macroeconomics |
Summer |
in-person |
Tbd in spring 2025. |
Summer: July 2025 and October 2025 |
|
Methodological and Economics Area |
Semester |
Format |
Links to the Videos |
Date of the Assessment (in-person!) |
|
| 6. |
Empirical Economic Research and Econometrics (January to March 2025) |
Winter |
digital |
Videos available in ILIAS and StudIP |
Winter: April 2025 and July 2025 |
Late Arrival
I will arrive late. Is there a specific deadline that counts as late arrival?
“Late arrival” refers to arriving after the official start date of the semester, which may result in missing orientation and course activities. The orientation week begins on October 7, 2024, and the official start date of the program is October 14, 2024.
What consequences will my late arrival have?
Should I inform someone at the university about my late arrival?
Accommodation
Where can I look for accomodation?
As a student in Giessen, you can choose between private accommodation or life in a student hall of residence. JLU's residence services offer you active support in finding a place to stay.
Even though I am looking for accomodation, I can't find any. Who can help me?
Getting Started & Choosing Courses
When and how do I obtain my Student ID card?
It will be sent to you by mail, once you have entered a German residence adress.
Where do I find this semesters time table?
At JLU, you are responsible for the organization of your studies. There are no fixed timetables. You can choose your modules yourself. In doing so, you are responsible for ensuring that you meet all the necessary requirements of the degree program.
Is attendance mandatory?
Attendance is not usually mandatory in our programs, but some modules deviate from this rule. In general, we strongly recommend that you attend all modules in person so that you do not miss any of the course content.
How Do I choose and register for courses?
When can I start choosing my courses for this winter semester?
We recommend that you start after the orientation events. During orientation, you will learn all the relevant information and systems for course selection.
Will there be digital courses?
Yes, some of the EGR-courses will be digitally available. Please check for those in Stud.IP.
IT-Services
What IT-Services are there and which ones do I need?
Our University IT Center has summarized everything for you in this setup brochure.