Dual Degree MSc IPE

Direct accommodation on campus is rather unusual in Germany. In Marburg, the university is not a single centralized campus; Instead the various university buildings are located all over the city. For this reason, it is the student’s responsibility to find his/her own housing. There are three common options for housing:

1. Studentenwohnheime (student dorms)
   In Marburg, student dorms do exist, though spaces are limited. These dorms are run by the student services (Studentenwerk), not the university itself. If rooms are available can be inquired via phone or mail. You can find more information here: https://studentenwerk-marburg.de/en/?s=housing
2. Wohnungsgemeinschaften (WGs = shared apartments)
   Shared apartments are quite common among students in Germany. A good starting place for finding a room within an apartment to be shared with other students is this website: http://www.wg-gesucht.de/en/
3. Rent an entire apartment
   It is also possible to rent an entire apartment without subletting individual rooms to other students. The most commonly used website is https://www.immobilienscout24.de/ (Unfortunately only available in German)

The International Office of Marburg university can also provide further information.

We recognize that students want maximum benefits for their investment into education. We designed our program with these considerations in mind. Most importantly, the MSc IPE is a dual-degree program that offers double benefits in two dimensions: First, for the price of one masters degree, you will receive two separate MSc degrees — one from UT Dallas and another from the University of Marburg. Second, you will be able to obtain these two masters degrees in the time it typically takes to obtain a single degree.

Students writing their Masters Thesis in Dallas can present their research at a Research Symposium, jointly organized with the Dallas Goethe Center. This event provides the opportunity to engage in academic debates with other scholars and practitioners based in Dallas. Furthermore, it offers the possibility to engage with the local business community, which might open doors to subsequent internships and job opportunities.

The MSc IPE opens doors to a variety of careers in economic analysis or business. You can apply to a wide variety of national and international organizations or corporations. Typical private-sector jobs are related to risk analysis, imports and exports, or multinational corporations. Work in the national government sector can include ministries such as Foreign Affairs, Economics, or Development. You can also apply to international organizations (e.g., United Nations, World Bank, etc.) or nongovernment organizations (NGOs and Think Tanks). Alternatively, you can pursue an academic career by studying towards a PhD.

During their study abroad in Marburg, students have the opportunity to work, gaining extra income, valuable professional experience, and insight into the German job market and work culture. International students can generally work up to 120 full or 240 half days per year (140/280 days) and up to 20 hours per week during the semester without losing their student status. University jobs, such as student assistant positions, allow for unrestricted working hours, as these roles are considered academically beneficial. Students can explore part-time jobs in various fields, improve their German language skills, and later pursue roles aligned with their studies to enhance career prospects. Earnings up to €11,604 per year are tax-free as of 2024, but students should consider how additional income may impact financial aid or scholarships.

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