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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)

    University of Amsterdam 🇳🇱 Amsterdam, Netherlands

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  2. Master

    MSc Economics (Master)

    Amsterdam Trade University 🇳🇱 Amsterdam, Netherlands

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  3. Master

    Economics (MSc) (Advanced and executive master's programme)

    University of Amsterdam 🇳🇱 Amsterdam, Netherlands

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  4. Bachelor

    Fiscal Economics (Bachelor's programmes taught in Dutch)

    University of Amsterdam 🇳🇱 Amsterdam, Netherlands

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  6. Bachelor

    Economie en Informatica (Bachelor's program in Economics)

    Tilburg University 🇳🇱 Tilburg, Netherlands

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  7. Master

    Teacher-training in Economics (Master)

    Leiden University (LEI) 🇳🇱 Leiden, The Hague, Netherlands

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  8. Bachelor

    Fiscal Economics (Bachelor)

    University of Groningen 🇳🇱 Groningen, Netherlands

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  9. Minor

    International Economics (Minor)

    Utrecht University (UU) 🇳🇱 Utrecht, Netherlands

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  10. Bachelor

    Tax Law (Bachelor)

    University of Groningen 🇳🇱 Groningen, Netherlands

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  11. Master

    Economics (Masters)

    Radboud University 🇳🇱 Nijmegen, Netherlands

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  12. Master

    Economics of Competition and Regulation (Master)

    Utrecht University (UU) 🇳🇱 Utrecht, Netherlands

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  13. Bachelor

    Tax Law (Bachelor's programmes taught in Dutch)

    University of Amsterdam 🇳🇱 Amsterdam, Netherlands

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  15. Master

    Economics (Master)

    Radboud University 🇳🇱 Nijmegen, Netherlands

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  16. Graduate

    Graduate School of Law, Economics and Governance

    Utrecht University (UU) 🇳🇱 Utrecht, Netherlands

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  17. Specialisation

    Financial economics (Speciality)

    Radboud University 🇳🇱 Nijmegen, Netherlands

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  18. Other programmes

    The Psychology of Economics

    Tilburg University 🇳🇱 Tilburg, Netherlands

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  19. Master

    Financial Economics (Master)

    Radboud University 🇳🇱 Nijmegen, Netherlands

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  20. Bachelor

    Fiscale Economie (Bachelor's program in Economics)

    Tilburg University 🇳🇱 Tilburg, Netherlands

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  21. Specialisation

    International economics (Speciality)

    Radboud University 🇳🇱 Nijmegen, Netherlands

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  22. Bachelor

    International and European Tax Law (Bachelor's course for exchange students in Law, spring course)

    Tilburg University 🇳🇱 Tilburg, Netherlands

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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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