University of Porto School of Economics and Management
Master in Economics
Porto, Portugal
Master degree
DURATION
4 semesters
LANGUAGES
English, Portuguese
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
24 Aug 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* only if remaining vacancies from the 1st call
* Tuition fees can be analysed here: https://sigarra.up.pt/fep/en/WEB_BASE.GERA_PAGINA?p_pagina=1025931
Key Summary
The Master in Economics at FEP (University of Porto) is an MSc programme, targeted at students who wish to expand their basic training in economics (particularly recent graduates in economics, finance, and management) by improving their skills in a range of economic analysis tools. A rigorous organisation and teaching of the course units, combined with a flexible studies plan, means that core knowledge can be deepened, while the student’s specialisation and application options are diversified.
Why Study at FEP
- FEP received the AACSB International accreditation, one of the most important international certifications in business education. FEP is part of the distinguished group of about 6% of schools in this field that, all over the world, have this accreditation
- U.Porto is a highly-ranked university worldwide
- Top students
- Teaching quality and research-oriented faculty
- FEP belongs to the QTEM Master Network, which gathers outstanding students from 23 top economics schools worldwide
- Double degrees
- Knowledge and professional skills
- Extracurricular activities
- Academic and professional integration support services
- Access to numerous internships and recruitment opportunities
- The notorious and vast alumni network
- Vibrant student life at the University of Porto: sports, culture, leisure
The Master's in Economics program stresses the individual monitoring of each student's progress, including the coherent selection of specialisations, and the timely supervision of the required dissertation, work project, or internship, based on the quality, experience, and dedication of the faculty and academic staff. Support also comprises international mobility options, career advice, and job-market preparation training.
The Master's in Economics offers a track taught in English, in addition to the Portuguese track. The English track is intended for both Portuguese and foreign students who wish to use the Master's in Economics to leverage their education through the added value of fluency in English, the international language of economics. This English track is part of the QTEM - Quantitative Techniques for Economics and Management network, which means that the Master's in Economics, firstly, facilitates access by the best students to study and work abroad within the QTEM network that gathers prestigious academic and corporate partners and, secondly, is a student-friendly option for exchange students from participating foreign partner academic institutions.
The aim of the Master in Economics is to continue with the education obtained in 1st cycle degrees in Economics and/or Management, in order to enable the development of the skills required by those seeking demanding careers, to which 1st cycle degrees do not afford access. The flexibility of the plan of studies means that students can design a course curriculum that meets their specific objectives whether this is joining the employment market and flexibility in that market or access to the Ph.D. program in Economics of recognized international prestige.
The Master's in Economics is intended for graduates with a 3-year bachelor's degree (or a similar foreign degree), who wish to expand their basic training in economics (particularly recent graduates in economics, finance, and management), and for students who are willing to participate in the QTEM Master's Program.
The Master's in Economics ranks 15th in the Eduniversal Best Master's Ranking 2025 for the best programmes in Economics in Western Europe.