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Study Economics in the Netherlands

Economics analyses how societies use scarce resources – markets, prices, growth, trade, public finance and policy. Programmes combine theory with quantitative methods and lead to careers in business, finance, government and research.

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  1. Master

    Economics (MSc)

    Amsterdam Trade University 🇳🇱 Amsterdam, Netherlands

  2. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Tilburg University 🇳🇱 Tilburg, Netherlands

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  4. Minor

    Economy & Politics (Minor)

    Utrecht University (UU) 🇳🇱 Utrecht, Netherlands

  5. Master

    Research Master in Economics

    Tilburg University 🇳🇱 Tilburg, Netherlands

  6. Bachelor

    Economics and Policy, Bachelor

    Wageningen University 🇳🇱 WAGENINGEN, Netherlands

  7. Master

    Philosophy and Economics (Master)

    Erasmus University Rotterdam 🇳🇱 Rotterdam, Netherlands

  8. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor's program in Economics)

    Tilburg University 🇳🇱 Tilburg, Netherlands

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  10. Master

    Economics (Master)

    University of Groningen 🇳🇱 Groningen, Netherlands

  11. Other programmes

    Law & Economics

    Utrecht Summer School , Utrecht University 🇳🇱 Utrecht, Netherlands

  12. Bachelor

    Tax Law (Bachelor)

    University of Maastricht 🇳🇱 Maastricht, Netherlands

  13. Bachelor

    Fiscal Economics (Bachelor)

    University of Maastricht 🇳🇱 Maastricht, Netherlands

  14. Minor

    Economy (Minor)

    Utrecht University (UU) 🇳🇱 Utrecht, Netherlands

  15. Minor

    Institutional Economics (Minor)

    Utrecht University (UU) 🇳🇱 Utrecht, Netherlands

Study Economics in the Netherlands – facts and figures

In the Netherlands, 14 universities and colleges offer 69 Economics programmes: 16 Bachelor, 32 Master and 2 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Tilburg, Utrecht, Amsterdam and Rotterdam. Institutions with the widest choice: Tilburg University, Utrecht University (UU) and Radboud University.

Degrees in Economics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Economics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Economics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Economics programmes?

The directory lists 69 Economics programmes at 14 institutions in the Netherlands. Popular cities include Tilburg, Utrecht and Amsterdam.

How long does it take to study Economics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Economics programmes in the Netherlands?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Tilburg University, Utrecht University (UU), Radboud University, Erasmus University Rotterdam and University of Amsterdam.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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