Bachelor
Economics and Business Economics
★ StudyPath verdict
7.8/10
Best for students seeking a solid foundation in economics with business applications at a reputable Dutch university in a smaller city setting; good balance of theory and practice but less international exposure than larger programmes in Am
Tuition · Intl
↗€13,793
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
3 years
180 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗240
DUO ↓17% ↗
Intl. %
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S:F ratio
↗26:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile + subjects ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.9/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
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Median salary
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Alumni
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↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 25 Jun 2026
About this program
Bachelor programme at Radboud University (Nijmegen). Leads to Bachelor of Science. Field: Economics, commerce, management and accounting. Duration 3 years. 180 ECTS. Tuition €13,793/yr.
English180 ECTSBachelor of ScienceField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Computer assignmentsGroup assignmentIndividual assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral presentationProjectSelf-study
About Radboud University
Founded in 1923, Radboud University in Nijmegen is consistently ranked as the best broad university in the Netherlands by national surveys. Home to 1 Nobel Prize laureate and known for its green campus, strong research output, and excellent student satisfaction. The university has produced 5 Dutch prime ministers.
Living in Nijmegen
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€450/mo
Monthly total
€750–€1,400
Cost of living
Low
Population
179k
Progressive, historic, and student-friendly. Nijmegen has a relaxed, slightly alternative vibe compared to other Dutch cities. The city combines Roman history with modern student culture, creating a unique blend of old and new.
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Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Where bachelor graduates continue
Economics and Business27%
Finance18%
Economics10%
Business Administration6%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 267%
Complete this degree46%
Continue studying after graduating85%
Women among first-years24%
Say workload is “just right”68%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.9/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 160 respondents
Content & set-up3.8
Teachers3.7
Atmosphere4.1
Involvement & contact3.8
Study guidance3.8
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities4
Career preparation3.1
Teachers' English4
Would choose again3.9
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- IELTS overall band: 6
- TOEFL internet based: 80
Internships
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