Double Degree Master in Economics and Economic Analysis
Groningen, Netherlands
Master degree
DURATION
18 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 May 2027*
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Sep 2027
TUITION FEES
EUR 22,200 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Dutch, EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA students
** non-EU/EEA | EU/EEA: € 2695/year
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Key Summary
Study Economics and Economic Analysis in Groningen and Santiago, and learn to use groundbreaking theoretical knowledge to solve the challenges of emerging economies.
To take part in this program, you first need to study MSc Economics in Groningen, after which you can apply to study at the Universidad de Chile in Santiago.
In this double degree program, you gain a deep understanding of the economies and economic policies of Europe and Latin America. Also, you will study in two distinct cultural contexts and earn two degrees in just 18 months.
In Groningen, you will learn to understand and formulate economic policy through an empirical lens and conduct insightful analysis via policy reports, addressing major economic questions.
In Santiago, you will broaden your understanding of key economic issues with a comparative perspective.
Why choose a double degree?
- Earn two accredited degrees from two internationally renowned universities;
- Broaden your knowledge and expand your network;
- Enhance your career opportunities.
Research
In Groningen, research is deeply connected to business practice, economics, and society. Some key areas of research you might explore as a student are:
- Microeconomics and Market Dynamics: Auctions; Competition in markets, market power, and regulation; Household finance, savings, credit, and consumption; Behavioral economics
- Macroeconomics and Finance: Monetary policy and theory; Financial stability and banking regulation; Credit market failures
- Public policy: Environmental policy; Climate policy; Energy economics, energy transition, regulation of energy markets; Inequality; Government debt and fiscal policy
- Economic Growth and Development: Economic growth, also from a historical and global perspective; Development economics and inclusive finance; Evaluations of policies to reduce poverty and inequality
- Labor, Gender, and Education: Labor markets, labor market dynamics; Gender disparities in the workforce, family economics, and how family policies such as parental leave and child care affect labor market choices; Education choices and outcomes and their effect on labor market outcomes
- Institutional Economics: Institutions, democracy, and elections; Structural reforms
- Health: Health care provision; Evaluations of the social effects of health policies; Public health; Mental health
- Earn two accredited degrees from top international universities (University of Groningen and Universidad de Chile), broaden your knowledge, expand your network, and boost your career opportunities in just 18 months!
- You will master the latest economic tools and methods to tackle real-world societal issues.
- Join our popular Economic Policy workshop to explore topics like entrepreneurship, gender, labour markets, fiscal policy, ethics, responsibility, and sustainability.
- Learn to manage and analyze big data in empirical research, uncover patterns, and evaluate economic conditions through data insights.
- Participate in regular Economic Afternoons and internal events to engage with current economic debates.
- The program in Groningen has been internationally accredited by the AACSB and EQUIS, ensuring a high-quality education, which only 1% of universities reach worldwide.
Job prospects
We prepare you for positions in which you can contribute as an economist to decision-making in (inter)national government bodies, public organizations, and the private sector. Think, for example, of private corporations, financial institutions, multinationals, and consultancy firms. You can also work as a researcher in business or with a governmental agency, or use your expertise for journalistic or educational goals.
Choosing a double degree expands your network and can open doors to many job opportunities.
Job examples
- Scientific or policy-oriented researcher (DNB, CPB, OECD, IMF)
- Applied researcher (NEI, TNO and research bureaus)
- Financial analyst (bank, insurance company)
- Policy-maker: mainly in large organisations
- Manager: especially in businesses
- Lecturer
- Journalist
Year 1
You start the MSc Economics program in Groningen. You will delve into topics like competition policy, energy markets, household behaviour, economic growth from a historical lens, inflation, unemployment, fiscal and monetary policy, and international trade dynamics.
You take one semester (July-December) of courses in Santiago, Chile. Potential courses are applied econometrics, growth and economic development, and competition policy and market regulation. Please check the university page for an overview of courses.
Courses
- MSc Economics (60 EC)
Year 2
You take one semester (July-December) of courses in Santiago, Chile. Potential courses are applied econometrics, growth and economic development, and competition policy and market regulation. Please check the university page for an overview of courses.
Courses
- Study at Universidad de Chile, Santiago (30 EC)
Study abroad
- Study abroad is required
In this double degree with Universidad de Chile, you spend one semester studying in Santiago de Chile.