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Bachelor

Econometrics and Data Science

★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students seeking a quantitative blend of economics, statistics and data science in Amsterdam; weigh strong institutional reputation against limited public outcome data.
Tuition · Intl
€9,150
via SKDB 2023 · provisional ↗
Duration
3 years
180 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2023
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
86
DUO ↓34% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
25:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
Any VWO
profile + subjects ↗
Satisfaction
4.0/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
?
no data yet
Median salary
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no data yet
Alumni
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no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
In today’s society, massive amounts of data are collected. But how is all that data used? How can a bank efficiently combine econometric models and machine learning methods to predict the expected inflation in a country? Which time series and statistical methods can a supermarket use to forecast the inventory levels of fresh products, such as vegetables and fruits, based on seasonal influences and consumer demand? Additionally, how can a soft drink company make a reliable quantitative analysis of the impact of a television advertisement on the sales of a specific product?
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English180 ECTSBachelor of ScienceField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
About Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) is a public research university founded in 1880. Known for its international outlook and innovative research, VU has over 30,000 students and offers programs across humanities, sciences, and social sciences.
Living in Amsterdam
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€700/mo
Monthly total
€1,000–€2,000
Cost of living
High
Population
873k

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Specializations
Tracks from HOVI
If you are a talented and motivated student the VU Honours Programme offers you the opportunity to invest more in your own area of study and to broaden your horizon. What is the
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Where bachelor graduates continue
Econometrics and Management Science32%
Econometrics and Operations Research19%
Econometrics13%
Econometrics, Operations Research and Actuarial Studies9%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 256%
Women among first-years22%
Say workload is “just right”49%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 42 respondents
Content & set-up3.9
Teachers3.9
Atmosphere4.1
Involvement & contact4
Study guidance3.9
Testing & assessment3.9
Facilities3.9
Career preparation3.4
Teachers' English4.1
Would choose again4
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Application deadline
2027-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2027-04-01
Application deadline
2028-05-01
Upcoming open days
Open day
6 Nov 2026
Open day
7 Nov 2026
Open day
6 Feb 2027
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT: 92
Scholarships
?No data yet
Internships
?No data yet
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