Course structure: (1) Compactly designed compulsory part, which studies the most important principles of Economics sub-areas in more depth, (2) diverse range of options, meaning the course is flexibly tailored to the interests of individual students; Strong international approach through elective modules taught in English, optional business language courses, numerous exchange programmes with partner universities throughout the world, international visiting lecturers; Small groups as opposed to large ones, i.e. courses are more than just lectures: Lecturers and students come together to discuss and explore important economic questions.

Many elective modules are also taught in English to live up to an increasingly internationally oriented economy. At the same time, our university offers a range of language courses – from beginners to professional level. And for those who want to spend one or more semesters abroad, there are numerous exchange programmes with partner universities around the world. Furthermore, international visiting lecturers are invited regularly.

Trinity College Dublin, Irland; Université de Rennes 1, Frankreich; Kozminski University, Warschau, Polen; Linköpings Universitet, Schweden; Universidad de Alicante, Spanien; Università degli Studi di Firenze, Italien; Istanbul Üniversitesi, Türkei; Beijing Foreign Studies University, China; Kookmin University Seoul, Korea; University of California, David, USA; Tel Aviv University, Israel; Doshisha University Kyōto, Japan

Optimum learning/teaching atmosphere in the Department of Economics, a fantastic new building with state-of-the-art infrastructure (e.g. video/projector systems, monitor systems, document cameras) and separate groups/seminar rooms, sufficient places for students at any level; numerous study laptops; access to a diverse range of databases, SPSS, Eviews, etc.; Experimental lab for experimental economic research with 24 PC workstations.

Theoretical, empirical and experimental work on competitive issues in economics; Publication of an article series in competitive theory and competitive politics; Weekly research seminars given by international guests.