Education

Master of Science in Economics  

Specialization in International Economics

In order to be eligible to apply to the specialization in International Economics, the following requirements have to be fulfilled:
Apply online www.universityadmissions.se
Online application opens

- December 1

Application deadline

- January 15

Deadlines for submitting
supplementary documents
(i.e. grade transcripts, certificates etc.)

- February 1

Deadline for taking GMAT or GRE - February 1
Bachelor degree with at least 90 ECTS in Social Sciences (including but not limited to Economics, Business Administration and Political Science) , with a minimum of 30 ECTS specifically in Economics.

GMAT with a score of 600 or higher or GRE with the following test scores: Quantitative: with a score of 148 (revised GRE General Test) or 600 (test taken before August 1, 2011) or higher. Analytical Writing: with a score of 4.5-5.0 or higher.

TOEFL: achieving a minimum of 600 if paper based, 250 if computer based and 100 if Internet based, or IELTS: achieving at least band 7.

Exemption from the TOEFL/IELTS requirement is granted for applicants with
a) English as their native language, or
b) a Bachelor’s degree from a program conducted completely in English, or
c) qualifications “English B” from Swedish upper secondary school.


The specializations in Applied Economic Analysis and International Economics have a joint intake.

Relevant work experience and extracurricular activities may be taken into account. Your submitted application documents should therefore include a CV and also a letter of motivation.