Department of Economics

The University of Bonn’s Department of Economics is one of the strongest research departments in the field of economics in Europe. Through research and teaching, we aim to contribute to addressing major societal challenges and to provide impulses for effective and evidence-based economic policy. Our focus is on the education of young economists from the bachelor's to the doctoral level.

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Application period: from now until November 30, 2025.

BGSE application period starts mid November, 2025

The Bonn Graduate School of Economics invites qualified students to apply for admission of the combined MSc/PhD program. Interested students with a bachelor's or master's degree in economics or related disciplines are welcome to hand in their documents until January 15, 2026.

Lauch of „BeStrong!“

Starting in the 2025/26 winter semester, the University of Bonn will launch its first structured study support program: BeStrong!. The program supports students throughout their entire time at the University of Bonn—from their first orientation year to the successful completion of their studies.

Congratulations to the Nobel Prize winners in economics

The Department of Economics Bonn, and the Bonn Graduate School of Economics congratulate the winners of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. This year's Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences goes to three researchers: economic historian Joel Mokyr from Northwestern University, growth researchers Philippe Aghion (Insead and London School of Economics), and Peter Howitt (Brown University).

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Events

Tuesday Nov 11, 2025

Interested in Pursuing a Doctoral Degree?

Juridicum

12:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Information Meeting for Advanced BA and MA Students in Economics Meeting schedule: Meeting exclusively for female students - November 11 Time: 12:00 – ...

Saturday Nov 15, 2025

University of Bonn Days

Campus Poppelsdorf

10:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Get to know the University of Bonn and its subjects and discover your degree program! At the Bonn University Open Days, you can get your bearings on the ...

Thursday Nov 20, 2025

Alumni Association Event: Presentation by Simon-Kucher

Simon-Kucher Büro Köln | ...

05:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Gain exclusive insights into the project work of a global consulting firm. Simon-Kucher offers exciting insights into the everyday work of management ...

Friday Nov 21, 2025

Lerne KPMG kennen!

Reinhard Selten Raum

12:15 PM - 01:45 PM

KPMG Deutschland ist eines der führenden Prüfungs‑ und Beratungsunternehmen. Es unterstützt Unternehmen, Behörden und NGOs mit Expertise in Audit, Steuer, ...

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Studying

The Department of Economics offers the degree programs BSc "Economics", BA "Economics" (2-subject or accompanying subject) and MSc "Economics".

Study Programs

PhD

Are you aiming for a doctorate? The Bonn Graduate School of Economics offers an English-language Doctoral Program (PhD) with an integrated Master in Economic Research for students from all over the world.

PhD Program

Institutions

Excellence Cluster

The ECONtribute Excellence Cluster in Economic Sciences conducts research on markets in the area of intersection between business, politics and society.

ECONtribute

Collaborative Research Center

The SFB TR 224 deals with equal opportunities, market regulation and financial market stability as societal challenges.

CRC TR 224

Graduate College

The Research Training Group conducts research on the macroeconomic consequences of inequality and how fiscal, financial and monetary policies should take inequality into account.

RTG 2281

Institutes

The department is organized in a departmental structure encompassing scientific and teaching areas and is divided into five institutes for teaching and research.

Institutes