Why choose GSEFM
GSEFM has an excellent track record to train top-notch economists who are thoroughly prepared for a career in academia or can bring their research-based insights to bear at other institutions in the public or private sector. This record is rooted in the palette of research-oriented programs GSEFM offers, all of them featuring the structure of premier anglo-saxon research-oriented graduate programs.
Leveraging Joint Resources
GSEFM is a joint initiative of Goethe University Frankfurt, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, and Technische Universität Darmstadt (the "Rhine-Main-Universities"). Research projects at GSEFM benefit from premier research institutes and groups affiliated with/within the universities, such as the Leibniz Institute for Financial Research SAFE and the Institute for Monetary and Financial Stability, and the DFG research unit on Macroeconomic Implications of Intra-Household Decision Making.
Values & Diversity
The diversity of our highly talented students is a tremendous asset for GSEFM. It enhances the learning experience in courses and the depth of the research being conducted. Each member of the GSEFM community is expected to contribute to an intellectual, open, and vibrant atmosphere in which the focus is on advancing frontier methodologies to address substantive issues relevant to society at large.
“GSEFM offered valuable opportunities to engage with cutting-edge research through seminars and conferences featuring leading macro-finance scholars. The quantitative research, critical thinking, and presentation skills, I developed with the great support of GSEFM faculty members, continue to support my current role.”
Yuki Sato (Assistant Professor at the University of Tokyo)
“GSEFM fosters rigorous quantitative expertise in a vibrant international environment, equipping students with the tools to tackle modern and complex challenges.”
Luca Seibert (Institute for Monetary and Financial Stability)
“At GSEFM I learned how to break down complex problems and approach them in a structured way. What stood out most was the vibrant, diverse community and the privilege of studying in Frankfurt, at the doorstep of the ECB and the Bundesbank.”
Klodiana Istrefi (European Central Bank)
“Coming from the U.S., I chose the GSEFM because it enables collaboration with leading researchers across multiple faculties, along with rigorous training in causal inference and machine learning. This helped me land a role at a top consulting firm where I now apply my expertise in high-impact projects.”
Carl Hase (Data Scientist at Capgemini)
“GSEFM’s strength lies not only in its rigorous coursework but also in the flexibility it offers across disciplines and research areas—an essential feature in a world that requires integrated thinkers.”
Jinhyuk Yoo (Senior Economist, Money and Capital Markets Department, International Monetary Fund)
"Having delved into the intricacies of economic and econometric modeling at GSEEM, I strongly benefit from machine learning, regression analysis and programming skills acquired during my coursework and the dissertation phase."
Christian Zürpel (Senior Associate at undconsorten Managementberatung GmbH & Co. KG)
„The GSEFM is truly a success story. It creates an outstanding environment where talented doctoral students can grow academically, exchange ideas across disciplines, and develop into independent researchers. Being part of this community is both inspiring and rewarding, as it combines academic excellence with a strong spirit of collaboration and support.“
Prof. Georg Dürnecker, Ph.D. (GSEFM)