Bachelor
Economics and Business Economics
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Tuition · Intl
↗€14,000
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
3 years
180 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2023
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗568
DUO ↑97% ↗
Intl. %
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S:F ratio
↗25:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
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not specified
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: 9 Jun 2026
About this program
Study Economics and Business Economics in Groningen to learn about important economic tools to tackle the important societal challenges of today.
Why are some countries thriving while others struggle? How do globalization, sustainability, and climate change connect to this? Dive into these exciting questions with our three-year BSc in Economics and Business Economics!
In Groningen, you will:
* tackle real-world issues like inequality, sustainable economic growth, and corporate responsibility from an economic point of view!
* gain essential analytical, data, communication, and teamwork skills through engaging courses.
* choose from one of three profiles to specialize in Business Economics, Economics or International Economics and Sustainable Development.
* personalise your study even further in your 3rd year, you can choose to study abroad, do an internship or take a minor at the university.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English180 ECTSBachelor of ScienceField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Case studyComputer assignmentsGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral presentation
About University of Groningen
Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen is the second oldest university in the Netherlands with over 33,000 students. Known for its vibrant student city atmosphere (1 in 4 residents is a student), excellent research output, and 4 Nobel Prize laureates including Ben Feringa (Chemistry 2016).
Living in Groningen
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€450/mo
Monthly total
€800–€1,400
Cost of living
Medium
Population
234k
Young, vibrant, and welcoming. Groningen has a laid-back northern Dutch charm combined with the energy of a true student city. The compact city center is easy to navigate by bike, and the local community is known for being friendly and open to international students.
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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 266%
Complete this degree43%
Continue studying after graduating81%
Women among first-years32%
Say workload is “just right”59%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.9/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 231 respondents
Content & set-up3.8
Teachers3.7
Atmosphere3.7
Involvement & contact3.7
Study guidance3.8
Testing & assessment3.6
Facilities4
Career preparation3.2
Teachers' English4
Would choose again4
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
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Scholarships
Internships
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