Investigate why economies develop differently through economic theory, quantitative methods and historical comparison. MEDEG is taught in English.
Learning and experience
The 60-credit course combines economics and econometrics with development topics and a 12-credit thesis. An optional additional year at Lund has separate arrangements and is not included in this one-year profile.
Applying and choosing
Applicants need an economics or related degree, completed before the course begins. Consult UC3M’s English-language requirements. This may suit interests in development research, policy or international organisations.
Course essentials
- Institution
- Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M)
- Country
- Spain
- Subject
- Economics
- Study level
- Master's degree
- Teaching language
- English
- Study format
- On campus
- Campus
- Getafe, Spain
- Duration
- 1 academic year
- Credits
- 60 ECTS
- Tuition
- Official page displays €7,800 for EU students and €11,700 for non-EU students. The fee table does not specify the academic year. Confirm prices for your intake; administrative, certificate and any bridging-course costs are extra.
- Intake
- Applications shown as closed on 28 October 2026. Ask UC3M for the next intake calendar.
Information reviewed: 2026-10-28
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