Bachelor's Thesis Economics | central allocation

For the following chairs, bachelor's theses are exclusively centrally allocated:

• Prof. Dr. Martin Barbie
• Prof. Dr. Felix Bierbrauer
• Prof. Dr. Peter Funk
• Prof. Dr. Erik Hornung
• Prof. Michael Krause, Ph.D.
• Prof. Dr. Pia Pinger
• Prof. Dr. Andreas Schabert
• Prof. Dr. Christoph Schottmüller
• Prof. Dr. Sebastian Siegloch
• Prof. Dr. Alexander Westkamp

For all others, theses are allocated individually ➨ via the respective chair.

We have summarised all information on the schedule, scope, format, citation method and other information for the centrally assigned bachelor theses in a ➨ detailed guide. In addition, we provide templates for the creation of a bachelor thesis in ➨ Word (German only) and in ➨ Latex (German only). 

Modalities and the schedule for the central allocation in a given semester will be announced here around 3 months before the start of the semester.

Requirements

According to the examination regulations, anyone who has acquired at least 100 ECTS can register to write her or his bachelor's thesis. Ideally, you have completed an economics seminar before applying.

Registration and Dates: Previous Semesters

Registration and Dates: Winter term 26/27

Generally, we offer topics from the following subject areas:

• Growth and Structural Change
• Banks, Financial Markets, Monetary Policy
• Fiscal Policy 
• Public Economics
• Economic History
• Applied Economics
• Microeconomics
• Environmental Economics
• Political Economy

You can find a selection of typical topics from the last semester here.

Individual topic requests will only be considered in exceptional cases. If you have one, please send an email by August 18, 2026 from your Smail account to Fabian Knapp (knapp(at)wiso.uni-koeln(dot)de) and state your study program. Your proposal should describe your research question in five to ten sentences and contain at least two scientific references. Your proposal will be discussed internally, and you will receive a reply soon.

You have the option to choose between two working periods (see schedule). Regardless of the working period, you must apply for a place at the CER within the application deadline, by joining the following course: https://www.ilias.uni-koeln.de/ilias/goto.php/crs/6943673 and following the application instructions there.

Since our capacity for supervising bachelor's theses is limited, your application does not guarantee that you will get a place. We will let you know promptly whether you have received a place for the bachelor's thesis (see schedule).  
Our confirmation does not imply a binding registration for the exam. This will only be done later in consultation with the supervisor assigned to you and with knowledge of the topic assigned to you.

Overview of the registration process and deadlines