Economics

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

						
							Study economics in Groningen and learn to use groundbreaking theoretical knowledge and evidence-based policy to help solve tomorrow's national and international economic problems.


					
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locatieGroningen
diplomaMSc 
typeregulier, 60 EC
start1 februari, 1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code66401
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee
Economics plays a crucial role in analyzing and addressing societal problems by understanding how individuals, businesses, and governments make choices in the face of limited resources, like time or money. While united in the methodological approach, the questions economics seeks to answer are diverse:
Why are some countries rich and some poor?
What drives inflation, and how can policymakers keep it low?
What is the best way to reduce CO2 emissions?
How to organize healthcare to make it more accessible and affordable?
Why do women earn less than men?
As an economist, you have an analytical mindset and you use data to study and assess economic policies: in short, you keep a cool head when it comes to making decisions for burning social problems.

Our MSc Economics combines rigorous thinking, state-of-the-art economic tools, data analysis, empirical evidence, and practical applications. Upon finishing your degree, you can apply economic insights from theory and methods to socially relevant topics and real-life policy questions in various fields of economics, business, and policy.


					

Waarom aan de University of Groningen?

In our research-driven education, you will study state-of-the-art economic tools and methods and apply them to a wide range of societal problems.
You learn to handle and analyze big data in empirical research, to discover patterns, and to assess the state of the economy through data.

Our popular Economic Policy Workshop gives you a unique opportunity to dive into topics such as entrepreneurship, gender, employment and labor markets, fiscal policy, ethics, responsibility, and sustainability. It focuses on formulating policy advice based on the latest insights from economic research.
Regular Economic Afternoons and internal events expose you to the current economic debate, and you can discuss important topics such as antitrust cases or Europe’s threatened economic competitiveness with external and internal experts alike.
You can formally specialize in two topical profiles: Monetary Policy and Market Competition and Regulation.
You are taught by professors and specialists with an international reputation in their field and/or a key role in public debates.
Our programme is small-scale and we have a close community of students; the programme and the study associations offer many activities to deepen your economics education and to have fun; and we foster personal supervision to guide students in their independent research.
The programme has been internationally accredited by the AACSB and EQUIS, ensuring a high-quality education, which only 1% of universities reach worldwide.

Studieprogramma

	1	3
	periode
Current Topics in Microeconomics	5 EC
Empirical Methods of Economics	5 EC
Macroeconomics for MSc Economics	5 EC
Electives A	5 EC
Electives B	10 EC
Electives C	10 EC
Master Thesis		20 EC

specialisaties

Future Prosperity and Sustainability Focus Area
Healthy Society Focus Area
Double Degree Master Economic Analysis (Santiago)
Double Degree Master International Business and Finance (Shanghai)
Energy Transition and Climate Change Focus Area
Master Internship

specialisatie Future Prosperity and Sustainability Focus Area

Focus on the sustainable developments in our current society by the increasing influence of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. The upcoming impact of the SDGs force companies to redefine their purpose and seek a path for meaningful contribution. But, what are companies responsible for, and who bears the burden of the consequences? Your skills and knowledge will prepare you to actively contribute to the strategic developments in this dynamic field.

specialisatie Healthy Society Focus Area

Focus on tackling problems that impact healthcare providers and their societal partners in their day-to-day work. Issues such as scarce human resources combined with a higher, more complex demand for care, and more demanding citizens require solutions, which you will think about and design.

specialisatie Double Degree Master Economic Analysis (Santiago)

Study economics and economic analysis in Groningen and Santiago and learn to use groundbreaking theoretical knowledge and apply it to help solve the challenges of emerging economies.

Through this double degree master's with Universidad de Chile in Santiago, you will obtain a thorough understanding of the economies, economic policies, strategies, thoughts, and practices of Europe and Latin America. This programme is designed for students who wish to add a comparative perspective to their understanding of key economic issues. What’s more, you will have the chance to study in two distinct cultural contexts and obtain two degrees in only 18 months. The first year in Groningen, integrates critical thinking, empirical data, and practical applications to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to make an effect on societies. You will be able to apply economic reasoning to societal issues and policy problems and formulate policy suggestions based on the analysis of empirical facts. After completing your double degree master's programme, you will be able to create concise policy reports with thoughtful analysis and solutions that are supported by data and firmly based on the pertinent economics literature.

specialisatie Double Degree Master International Business and Finance (Shanghai)

Are you interested in an international career in or involving China?

Study in Shanghai after your FEB Master's programme in Groningen and gain first-hand knowledge and experience of China and the economy, finance and culture.

specialisatie Energy Transition and Climate Change Focus Area

Focus on the serious changes within the energy sector by dealing with issues such as how firms adapt to renewable energy, how the higher taxes are managed during this transition and how to deal with the weather dependent production of energy systems. Gain the knowledge and skills to shape a sustainable future in this evolving energy sector.

specialisatie Master Internship

Opportunity to gain work experience by doing an internship in the second semester of your study.

You will be rewarded 15 ECTS on top of your programme. Your thesis will be postponed to the third semester.

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs	100% en
avondonderwijs	n.v.t.
afstandsonderwijs	n.v.t.

onderwijsvormen

case study, colloquium, computer exercise, group assignment, group discussion, individual assignment, lecture, literature study, research, research project, research proposal, oral presentation, self study, tutorial, working group

objectives

Note: "General Economics Profile" is still referred to as "Issues in Economics" in Ocasys and when describing the courses.

study guidance

Studying means working independently and planning your studies yourself. But successful studying depends on many different factors, so it is understandable that you may need to consult an impartial expert to discuss your study progress and personal circumstances that influence your studies. The faculty's study advisors are available to help you. Obviously, everything discussed with the study advisor remains confidential.

Toelating en kosten

startmomenten

1 februari 2026

aanmelding deadline : 15 oktober 2025
collegegeld nog niet bekend

1 september 2025

aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2025
wettelijk tarief : € 2601 (€1301 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 20500
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 21400

1 september 2026

aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2026
collegegeld nog niet bekend

Students with a Dutch diploma can apply directly to Studielink. More information on the steps to apply.

toelatingseisen

vooropleiding
To be eligible for admission to this Master, you need to hold an academic Bachelor's or Master's degree from a research university in one of the following - or closely related - fields: Economics and Business Economics, Econometrics and Operations Research.

To assess whether your educational/academic background meets the specific programme requirements, we will consider the level and curriculum of your previous studies. For more information, please visit: https://www.rug.nl/feb/apply-msc.

Not meeting the pre-education requirements for direct entry? We offer a tailor-made Pre-Master programme for eligible students with an academic degree and a 60EC Pre-Master for students with an HBO (University of Applied Sciences) degree. Please read more about: https://www.rug.nl/feb/education/study-programmes/pre-msc/tailormade

studie kosten

bron: University of Groningen
bedrag	kostenpost
€ 8000.00	levensonderhoudper jaar

inbegrepen in collegegeld

examination

registration fee

De stad

studievereniging

EBF

The Economics and Business Faculty association (EBF) is the faculty association for all students studying at the faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Groningen.
The EBF is your partner during your time in Groningen by organising events that support you with your studies and help you prepare for your future career.

Keuzehulp

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€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur

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