Graduate School Admission Results

International student from top 20 US undergrad, applying to 1 year program. Applied late last year and got reserve-listed. Reinstated application on 10/8, received "Application Complete" email w/ ID on 10/18. Was asked to provide an extra (3rd) LOR on 10/28, did that and got another "Application Complete" email on 11/17. Transcript dropped on LFY website on 1/17/2022, and website showed unconditional offer was made later the same day. Still waiting for acceptance email though despite website saying it was already sent - any folks in the same boat? And good luck to all those still awaiting a decision!

Unconditional offer to 2-year program after being rejected to the 1-year program.

I accidentally submitted twice, but I wanted to note I was rejected for the 1-year program, but I'm still waiting on the 2-year program

Is there anyone who is yet to hear from BGSE's masters programme?

Is there anyone who did not receive any news for more than 7 weeks? I submitted it 7 weeks ago but still hear nothing.

Was my 1st choice; waited around 5 weeks

Same message as TPB.

Thank you very much for your interest in the combined research master / Ph.D. program at the Bonn Graduate School of Economics (BGSE). We appreciate the time you have invested in submitting your application. The committee in charge of selecting the candidates has carefully reviewed your application. Based on this decision, I have the unpleasant duty of informing you that you will neither get a conditional offer for our Ph.D. program nor for a scholarship. We received a very large number of applications, by far exceeding our capacity. As a consequence, we have to reject many well-qualified candidates. Since you have declared that you also want your application to be considered for the regular M.Sc. in Economics program, we have forwarded your package accordingly and you will hear from our colleagues in due course. We hope that you may find other avenues towards a rewarding career, and we wish you much success in your future endeavors.

Have better offers, but still hurts. Bonn is wonderful.

The committee in charge of selecting the candidates has carefully reviewed your application. Based on this decision, I have the unpleasant duty of informing you that you will neither get a conditional offer for our Ph.D. program nor for a scholarship. We received a very large number of applications, by far exceeding our capacity. As a consequence, we have to reject many well qualified candidates.

with funding

Rejected from M2 in APE

Not interviewed. "The BSE admission committee has carefully reviewed your application for the BSE's doctoral program. After much consideration, I regret to inform you that we are unable to offer you a place in this year's intake. Since we received many very strong applications this year, we were unable to offer admission to every worthy candidate. This message may come as a disappointment to you. Nevertheless, the BSE faculty and admission committee would like to encourage you to make your future educational plans with the same enthusiasm and initiative that led you to consider Berlin for your PhD. We appreciate very much the interest you have shown in our program and wish you all the best as you pursue your educational goals and academic career. Kind regards,"

standard email rejection