Overview

In the Economics - Behavioural Economics and Game Theory programme of the University of Amsterdam you will study behaviours that do not fit neatly into standard models, such as reciprocity or procrastination, and cognitive biases such as overconfidence.

Is Behavioural Economics and Game Theory for you?

You will learn about advanced concepts in game theory and behavioural economics, that go beyond standard models of expected utility maximisation.

You will get hands-on experience designing and running your own experiments.

You will have excellent job prospects in academia, policymaking and private companies that study behaviour like management consultancies.

Career

Specialised top consulting firms and think-tanks

Environmental Economist

Financial Analyst

Policy Analyst

Data Analyst

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Macroeconomics

Microeconomics and Game Theow

Applied Econometrics

Advanced Game Theory

Behavioural Economics

Experimental Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

92

OR

4.5

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

155 _{(quantitative)}

GMAT

620

We are looking for students who have shown academic potential to keep up with the high level and workload of the programme

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

92

OR

4.5

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you want to apply for this Master’s programme, you need to hold an academic Bachelor's or Master’s degree in:

Economics
Econometrics
Another field with Economics as a major subject

In addition to the above, you must have proven knowledge in all the following topics at intermediate level in:

Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Mathematics and statistics.

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

24500 EUR / year

≈ 24500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2771 EUR / year

≈ 2771 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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Overview

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Amsterdam

Funding

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