Highlights
Tuition fee
19900 EUR / year
2695 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
19900 EUR / year
2695 EUR / year
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Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Tilburg, Netherlands
Campus location
Tilburg, Netherlands
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Do you want to help organizations find solutions to important problems through research? Professional Economics equips you with the tools to not only apply existing research but also conduct your own research to help your employer's questions. You will be prepared for a career requiring analytic skills at a private or public sector organization. This is a track of the Research Master in Economics.

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Overview

Tilburg University 's Professional Economics program will teach you more about this.

CentER's two-year Research Master in Economics equips you for a research-based academic career with graduate level coursework and research training. In this program, you will engage deeply in finding solutions to important societal problems that organizations face trough research. Professional Economics prepares you for a position as a researcher in an organization.

  • The program is tailor-made based on your interest. You can choose your own specialization trough elective field courses. 
    • You will collaborate with excellent faculty members and students from all over the world, including leading experts in their fields. Some of our graduates find positions at the best universities and other research institutes in the world.
    • The program offers ample space for intensive interaction with and guidance from our faculty, both inside and outside the classroom.
    • You will receive your own academic mentor who will guide you trough the Research Master, an a student buddy who will help you navigate your life as a student in the Research Master. 
    • You'll engage early with our dynamic academic community trough research seminars, topical reading groups, workshops, and conferences. Graduate Student Society (GSS) also hosts professional and social events.

    Career Prospects

    Examples of potential jobs after graduation:

  • Economist in the UBS Chief Investment Office of Wealth Management
  • Research Economist at Deutsche Bundesbank
  • Data Scientist at DLL Financial Consultancy

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Quantitative Methods
  • Individual Decision Making
  • Macroeconomics Dynamics: Consumption, Investment, and Growth
  • Foundations of Econometrics

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
100
IELTS
7

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Tilburg, Netherlands

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Required
GRE admission requirements GRE®
162 (quantitative)
  • You have completed your previous degree with a GPA of at least 7.5 (top 20% of your class).

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
100
IELTS
7

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Other requirements

General requirements

When you apply for admission to the Research Master's program in Economics, you need to have completed / will complete before the end of the academic year:

  • An academic Bachelor's or Master’s degree program in economics, econometrics, or business studies, or another relevant field that is comparable.
  • You are among the best 20% of your group, or have a GPA of at least 7.5 at a Dutch University.
  • English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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

    Non-residents
    19900 EUR / year
    19900 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    2695 EUR / year
    2695 EUR / year

Living costs

Tilburg

Netherlands
700 - 1100 EUR / month

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

Funding

Scholarships

Tilburg University offers scholarships for prospective students. Please note that the number of scholarships is limited and mainly targeted at students with excellent study results. You will find a detailed description of the scholarships via this link: http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/scholarships. 

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Professional Economics.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
20000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Jean Monnet Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Tilburg University
Tilburg, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
200000 MXN
Deadline
Not specified
FIDERH Scholarship

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Tilburg University
Tilburg, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2026
COLFUTURO Loan-Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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Tilburg University
Tilburg, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
CONICYT Scholarship
Merit-based

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Tilburg University
Tilburg, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
FUNED Scholarship
Merit-based

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Tilburg University
Tilburg, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2026
COLFUTURO Loan-Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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Tilburg University
Tilburg, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
10800 EUR
Deadline
01 Feb 2027
CentER Scholarship
Merit-based

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Tilburg University
Tilburg, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
50000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Unidad de Conocimiento scholarship
Merit-based

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Tilburg University
Tilburg, Netherlands
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
20 Dec 2026
OAS ISS Scholarship
Merit-based

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The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 May 2026
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based

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Japan Gov’t/World Bank
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
NL Scholarship
Merit-based

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Association of Universities in the Netherlands
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1550 EUR
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk)

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Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
Merit-based

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Enkla Media - Kreditkortlistan
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship

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CryptoRunner
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based

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ACES: The Society for Editing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2026
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) scholarship
Merit-based

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Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Kreditkortsval's Scholarship Program for Economics Students

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Kreditkortsval
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship

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Florida Rentals
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
55 GBP
Deadline
18 Jun 2026
IELTS Morgan Terry Memorial IATEFL Scholarship
Merit-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
The MyUS Community Scholarship

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MyUS
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available

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