94 Economics Degree Programs in Netherlands

In the MSc International Economics and Sustainable Development, you are taught societally relevant topics and how they are related to the world of economics, and we help you develop valuable skills in international trade, international finance and banking, policy analysis, and more

In this double degree with Universidad de Chile in Santiago, you will gain comprehensive knowledge of the economies, economic policies, strategies, theories and practices of Europe and Latin America. This programme is for students who want to broaden their view on important economic topics by bringing in a comparative perspective. You will obtain two degrees: MSc in Economics (Groningen) and a Master in Economic Analysis (Santiago de Chile). The programme will provide you with a broader view of economic theory and practice. In addition, you will get the opportunity to experience student life in two different cultures with sufficient time spent in each environment to obtain a thorough understanding of both cultures. Universidad de Chile is one of the best universities in the Latin American region.

The objective of the MSc in Economics is to teach you economic theories at a high analytical level. An additional goal is to familiarise you with the application of theory and research methods to economic practice and policy. Such a combination of rigorous academic thinking with practical application is essential for any professional active in the field of economics, either in policy or research. Courses are taught by specialists with an international reputation and/or a key role in public debates.

MSc in Economics and Business with a Specialisation in Health Economics is a major sector of a modern economy, accounting for 10-18% of GDP in high-income countries. Advances in medical technology generate substantial improvements in population health but also create major economic and social challenges. Healthcare costs are rising rapidly. Population aging both increases the need for health care and reduces the fraction of people working to pay for it. Health inequalities remain stubbornly high and further reduce productivity.

Erasmus University College's Economics and Business department offers majors carefully crafted to equip students with a strong foundation in key aspects of economics and business administration. These majors are part of our Liberal Arts and Sciences Bachelor's program, allowing students to blend economics studies with other subjects for a broader and more interdisciplinary education.

MSc in Economics and Business with a Specialisation in Financial Economics in one of the three tracks - Corporate Finance, Investments, or Financial Innovation - you will acquire a deep and systematic knowledge of the driving forces behind companies, markets, and economies. You learn to analyze and explain complex financial and business problems, including setting up and executing a scientifically sound research project based on a financial problem of your own choice. In the process, you learn how to effectively communicate and how to be critical, self-directed, and original in your approach.

The Research Master's is a two-year full-time programme in the philosophy of economics. The first of its kind, the programme remains one of the few programmes in the world that focuses especially on the philosophy of economics and that offers a comprehensive overview of the field.

The MEDEG programme is offered by a consortium of the University of Groningen (The Netherlands), Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Spain) and Lund University (Sweden). You study the first year either in Groningen or Madrid. In the second year, all students move to Sweden to specialise in development and growth issues at Lund University School of Economics and Management. The programme provides you with the theoretical and quantitative tools needed to grasp the main debates in economics and other social sciences, as well as the specialised understanding of context, institutions, and historical legacies in developing economies required to deal with the full complexity of development issues.

In the research master's Program in Economics and Business, we offer talented and motivated students a tailor-made study Program. This Program gives you a solid foundation in economics and business, and you get the opportunity to specialize in the area that meets your personal interests.

The Master's in Economics is a high-quality one-year program. The first part of the program consists of three compulsory core courses focusing on the foundations of the discipline at an advanced level. You also take three elective courses that can be combined into a specialization.

Do you follow the latest news on stock markets, derivatives, interest rates, inflation, and exchange rates? Are you intrigued by the role of central banks, for example, the part the ECB played in saving the financial system? Or would you like to come up with new business models that can be introduced in the financial sector, since the old ones no longer seem to work? If so, the master's in Financial Economics can be your passport to the world of financial markets. It brings together expertise in finance, general economics, and quantitative techniques in a unique, multidisciplinary approach not found elsewhere.

Double Bachelor BSc2 in Econometrics and Economics strive for a deep understanding of economic problems. Econometricians develop mathematical and statistical tools that, combined with data, can solve them. Are you interested in both? This program provides you with a thorough understanding of how economics works and gives you access to the latest methods to analyze economic problems and calculate their solutions.

This European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE) programme offers the unique opportunity for interdisciplinary studies of law and economics at two or even three European and Non-European universities. There will be a joint LL.M. degree awarded from the Universities in Hamburg, Ghent and Rotterdam and all other partner universities will award an additional Master degree (LL.M. / M.A. / M.Sc.).

Are you interested in better understanding pressing global challenges such as inequality, climate change, or technological change, and in exploring how these affect society? Do you want to learn how to develop recommendations for firms or create policies to help address these challenges? If so, then this master’s program in Economics could be the perfect fit for you!

The European Master in Health Economics and Management program chases excellence in health economics and management, with the joint European master’s program being taught by the top four European universities in this field. The first semester starts in Bologna, the second, third, and final semesters are up to you. During this two-year master’s program, you can choose to study in Oslo, Innsbruck, or Rotterdam.