Overview

The Econometrics and Operations Research MSc programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam opens a window to a complicated world that provides insights on which people, businesses and governments base their decisions.

Econometrics is the science and art of using statistical methods to analyze financial, marketing and economic data, nowadays often Big Data.

Operations Research is the science and art of making better decisions in economics, management and finance using mathematical methods.

There are eight specialisations:

Climate Econometrics

Econometric Theory

Econometrics and Data Science

Financial Econometrics

Financial Engineering

Marketing Data Science

Operations Research Theory

Quantitative Economics

Supply Chain Management

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Programme Structure

Specialisations:

Econometric Theory

Financial Econometrics

Marketing Data Science

Quantitative Economics

Operations Research Theory

Supply Chain Management

Financial Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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92

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Econometrics Operations Research View 11 other Masters in Operations Research in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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92

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Other requirements

General requirements

The track Econometrics of the Master's programme Econometrics and Operations Research, with specializations Climate Econometrics, Econometric Theory, Financial Econometrics, Empirical Marketing, and Quantitative Economics, is open to students with a university Bachelor's degree that provides a thorough knowledge in mathematics (analysis, calculus), probability, (mathematical) statistics, econometrics and computer programming.
Create an enrollment application in Studielink
Complete your application in Vuweb
Pay the application fee (€100)
Copy of your valid passport or ID
Curriculum Vitae
1 or 2 Letters of recommendation
Statement of Intent (Letter of Motivation)
Diploma(s): A copy of the original Bachelor's degree or certificate.
Transcript of records
Thesis (or alternative piece of academic writing)
A description of the relevant courses followed and literature used during your previous higher education

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

24830 EUR / year

≈ 24830 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2695 EUR / year

≈ 2695 EUR / year

Living costs

Amsterdam

Netherlands

1000 - 1500 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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There are eight specialisations:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Amsterdam

Funding

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Available Scholarships

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