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Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the Netherlands.
🇳🇱 1–2 years · September (main)
Masters in Economics in the Netherlands
A master's in Economics covers micro and macro theory, econometrics and applied fields such as development, finance and policy. Here is how studying it in the Netherlands works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.
- 7 universities compared
- From ₹49 lakh – ₹62 lakh
- Intakes: September (main)
- Post-study work
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Masters in Economics in the Netherlands: what does it cost and is it worth it?
A master's in Economics in the Netherlands usually takes 1–2 years. On our list, 7 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹49 lakh – ₹62 lakh (UvA) to ₹61 lakh – ₹72 lakh (Utrecht). After graduating: orientation year: up to 12 months to find work after graduation.
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Masters in Economics in the Netherlands at a glance
- Duration
- 1–2 years
- Tuition (international)
- ≈ €8,000 – €20,000 per year (bachelor's); ≈ €12,000 – €25,000 (master's)
- Living costs
- ≈ €1,000 – €1,500 per month (Amsterdam and Utrecht are costliest)
- Typical budget
- ₹15–30 lakh per year
- Intakes
- September (main), February (selected programs)
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs
- Post-study work
- Orientation year: up to 12 months to find work after graduation
Overview
Why study Economics in the Netherlands?
A master's in Economics covers micro and macro theory, econometrics and applied fields such as development, finance and policy.
Netherlands offers one of continental Europe's largest choices of English-taught degrees, strong engineering, data, logistics and business programs and a 12-month orientation year for job hunting after graduation.
Universities
Universities for Economics in the Netherlands
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Specialisations
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Development Economics
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Financial Economics
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the Netherlands.
Public Policy
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the Netherlands.
Behavioural Economics
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the Netherlands.
Eligibility
Entry requirements
Usual expectations — each university sets its own minimums.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: BA/B.Sc in Economics
- Bachelor's: B.Sc in Maths or Statistics
- Bachelor's: B.Tech/B.Com with strong maths
- Prerequisite: Calculus
- Prerequisite: Statistics
- Prerequisite: Intermediate micro and macro economics
- English: IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- GRE/GMAT: GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs
Careers
Careers after Economics in the Netherlands
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It can be, if cost, university and career plan line up. Netherlands offers one of continental Europe's largest choices of English-taught degrees. Typical roles afterwards include Economic Analyst, Data / Research Analyst and Policy Analyst.
On our list: UvA, Groningen, Maastricht, Radboud, Tilburg and Erasmus and 1 more.
From ₹49 lakh – ₹62 lakh at UvA up to ₹61 lakh – ₹72 lakh, including living and one-time costs.
Most universities accept BA/B.Sc in Economics, b.Sc in Maths or Statistics and b.Tech/B.Com with strong maths, with calculus, statistics and intermediate micro and macro economics, plus IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university.
Orientation year: up to 12 months to find work after graduation. During your studies: up to 16 hours a week during term (employer arranges a work permit) or full-time in June–August.
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Programs
Economics programs in the Netherlands
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