Overview

Learn how public policies and tax schemes can be designed to create the right incentives and nudges to bring important societal goals within reach.

Experience what it means to be a policy advisor in national governments and international organizations.
Study with fellow international Tilburg University students of many different nationalities.

This is a track of MSc Economics - Public Policy . You can choose to follow the main program or one of the tracks.

Career prospects

Upon graduating you will have obtained the following title (as stated on your diploma): Master of Science.

With a specialization in Public Policy, you can apply economic theories and models to important domestic policy issues; advising governments on how to achieve, design and finance these goals. These skills are perfect for a career as policy advisor in national governments or international organizations such as the EU; researcher in applied research institutes, or consultant within nationally or internationally oriented consultancy firms.

Some examples of our graduates' jobs:

Policy Advisor at the Ministry of Finance
Statistical Analyst at De Nederlandsche Bank
Doctoral student at the University of Oxford

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Science and Society
Sustainable Economic Growth
Environmental and Resource Economics
The Economics and Finance of Pensions
Health Economics
Financial Markets and Institutions

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tilburg, Netherlands

Disciplines

Economics Environmental Economics & Policy Public Policy View 44 other Masters in Environmental Economics & Policy in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

160 _{(quantitative)}

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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General requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Economics or in a similar program (e.g., in Econometrics) from a university that is recognized by the program management
A solid academic background in economics
And at least 2 applied Economics courses (in total minimum 12 ECTS)
Official translations of the Transcript of Records and diploma(s)

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

18900 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18900 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

2601 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2601 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Tilburg

700 - 1100 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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