Overview

Two-year Research Master's Programme

From upheavals in the housing market to high bonuses for bankers, from rising taxes to the global credit crisis, economics is no longer a straightforward matter of money and finance. Economics today is a multifaceted discipline with real impact on global politics, law, and society.

Research Expertise

The two-year Research Master in Multidisciplinary Economics at Utrecht University is taught by academics and lecturers who bring the true excitement and breadth of multidisciplinary perspectives on economics into the classroom.

This multidisciplinary context will encourage you to look at complex economics issues from different perspectives and help you to apply that knowledge in academia, industry or government.

Content of the Programme

In the Research Master in Multidisciplinary Economics you will focus on:

compulsory first-year courses designed to give you a solid foundation in economics necessary to conduct economic research and analysis;

looking at economic problems from the perspectives of other disciplines;

a second year that you can tailor with elective courses that match your personal areas of research interest, to be chosen from a list of U.S.E. electives, complemented with electives from other research masters at UU, and with electives from the University of Groningen;

developing interpersonal and social skills in a highly international programme by working closely with fellow students;

the development of essential research skills such as data handling, academic writing, and presentation.

Career Prospects

The MSc in Multidisciplinary Economics is a comprehensive and versatile degree that will leave you well prepared for a range of different careers. As a Research Master’s degree, it provides good preparation for a PhD; content from the MSc often contributes towards your PhD programme, reducing the time spent in the doctoral programme.

In previous years, graduates from this programme have gone on to work on a PhD dissertation at various international universities. This MSc is also a great starting point for a research-oriented career in economics and finance.

Accreditation

Accredited by the NVAO - Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Multidisciplinary Economics

Mathematics

Econometric Methods

Advanced Macroeconomics

Advanced Microeconomics

Econometric Methods + Research Skills: Data Handling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2023-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2023-06-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics Mathematics Econometrics View 43 other Masters in Econometrics in Netherlands

Academic requirements

GPA

3.4

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Knowledge and competence in Economics as shown for instance by an academic Bachelor’s degree with at least 30 EC (1 EC = 28 hours) in Economics or related fields. Applicants with academic degrees in a quantitative field are encouraged to apply;

Academic excellence as shown for instance by proof that you belong to the top 10% of your cohort or a minimum average grade of 7,8 in a ten point scale (equivalent to a GPA of 3.4). Students with an average between 7 and 7,8 will also be considered for admission if they compensate this lower average with other capacities. The Admissions Committee will decide if the compensation suffices;

Solid quantitative skills as shown for instance by a minimum of at least 30 EC (1 EC = 28 hours) in statistics / mathematics.

Tuition Fee

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International

18332 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18332 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

2314 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2314 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Utrecht

900 - 1450 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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